# ‘I’ll get over him’ – Welterweight contender vows to ‘make it hard’ for Leon Edwards in potential title fight – Sportskeeda
Leon Edwards is on a winning streak, having successfully defended his UFC welterweight title twice. Despite his impressive record, top contenders believe they can defeat him. Belal Muhammad, the No. 2 ranked welterweight, considers himself better than some of the greats in the weight class, such as Kamaru Usman. He expressed his confidence in a potential fight against Edwards, predicting that he will dominate the match and make it difficult for Edwards. This prediction comes after their first encounter ended in a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke.
Muhammad’s impressive resume, including victories over top contenders, has positioned him as a strong candidate to challenge for the welterweight title. Many believe he could be the next fighter to vie for the 170-pound strap, especially after being the official backup for the welterweight title fight at UFC 296.
On the other hand, Edwards has expressed his reluctance to grant Muhammad another shot at the title, emphasizing that there are other options. He dismissed the idea of an automatic rematch and indicated that he is open to exploring different challengers for his third title defense.
It remains to be seen how the welterweight title picture will unfold, but fans are eager to witness the outcome of a potential showdown between Edwards and Muhammad.
