UFC 304 mailbag: Muhammad silences doubters, Aspinall ascends, Pimblett delivers, plus more

Answering reader questions about UFC 304, Belal Muhammad, Leon Edwards, Tom Aspinall, Paddy Pimblett, Muhammad Mokaev, and more.

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Leon Edwards issues first statement after Belal Muhammad title loss at UFC 304

Leon Edwards addressed his loss to Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 for the first time in a social media post on Monday.

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Jon Jones reacts to Tom Aspinall’s callout following 60-second knockout win at UFC 304

Jon Jones fired off a somewhat cryptic tweet in response to Tom Aspinall’s post-UFC 304 victory callout.

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King Green gives first comments on Paddy Pimblett blowout loss at UFC 304

King Green reflects on an unexpected submission loss to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 304.

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MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Where does Belal Muhammad land after Leon Edwards stunner at UFC 304?

Is Belal Muhammad a top five pound-for-pound fighter in the world after stunning Leon Edwards at UFC 304?

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Watch The MMA Hour discuss UFC 304, UFC 306 fight card, and more now

The MMA Hour is back to break down all the angles coming out of UFC 304, plus much more.

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Ovince Saint Preux vs. Ryan Spann set for UFC Vegas 97

Longtime UFC veterans Ovince Saint Preux and Ryan Spann are set to collide on Sept. 7 in a three-round light heavyweight bout at UFC Vegas 97.

Watch UFC 305 promo featuring Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya grudge match

Dricus du Plessis defends his middleweight title against two-time champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 on Aug. 17 in Perth, Australia.

Manel Kape claims Muhammad Mokaev tapped from his guillotine choke at UFC 304

Manel Kape claims that Muhammad Mokaev tapped out from his guillotine choke after he applied the submission as he defended a takedown prior to his unanimous decision loss at UFC 304

UFC 306 layout for the Sphere revealed, cheapest tickets selling for $3,000

The first look at how UFC 306 is set up inside the Sphere in Las Vegas has been revealed along with ticket prices.

Israel Adesanya jokes about Paddy Pimblett’s weight after impressive UFC 304 win

Israel Adesanya thinks we could see Paddy Pimblett blow up between fights again.

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Kevin Holland vs. Chris Curtis set for UFC 307 in October

Middleweights Kevin Holland and Chris Curtis are scheduled to throw down at the upcoming UFC 307 card on Oct. 5 with the show expected to take place in Utah.

Morning Report: Islam Makhachev reveals partial ligament tear in hand, return time is ‘questionable’

Islam Makhachev went to war with Dustin Poirier in his latest title defense, and unfortunately, didn’t come out without some lingering injuries.

Two title fights official for RIZIN 48 in September

Two championship belts will be on the line when RIZIN returns to Saitama Super Arena on Sept. 29.

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UFC 304 video: Nathaniel Wood reveals fight for ailing daughter: ‘Nothing else in life matters for me anymore’

Nathaniel Wood opens up about his daughter’s illness and how it motivated him to win at UFC 304.

UFC 305 main card revealed, headlined by Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya

UFC 305’s main card lineup is official for Aug. 17 in Perth, headlined by Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title.

Watch Tai Emery brutally break Charisa Sigala’s nose in bare-knuckle fight at Super RIZIN 3

Check out the brutal one-punch finish from Tai Emery against Charisa Sigala at Super RIZIN 3.

Curtis Blaydes issues first statement after UFC 304 quick title loss to Tom Aspinall

Curtis Blaydes broke his silence with a statement on Sunday following his 60-second knockout loss to Tom Aspinall at UFC 304.

Muhammad Mokaev admits he sucker-punched Manel Kape: I won’t let anyone ‘bully me’

Muhammad Mokaev explains how he tricked Manel Kape into dropping his defenses in an encounter before their fight at UFC 304.

Paddy Pimblett reacts to King Green win at UFC 304: ‘Everyone underestimates me just because I look like a 14-year-old girl’

Paddy Pimblett admits he didn’t expect King Green to wrestle him at UFC 304, but says people underestimate his striking abilities.

Belal Muhammad willing to give Leon Edwards a trilogy bout after UFC 304 ... in 3 years

Belal Muhammad had to wait a long time for a second crack at Leon Edwards, now he expects Edwards to do the same.

Dana White rips UFC 304, never increasing post-fight bonuses again: ‘You can thank everybody on this card for that’

Dana White is done handing out bigger post-fight bonuses after he agreed to up the amount to $100,000 for UFC 304 and the card left a bitter taste in his mouth at the end of the night.

Tom Aspinall: Jon Jones was ‘crossing his fingers and toes tonight hoping I’d lose’ at UFC 304

Tom Aspinall moved one step closer to a potential fight with UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones.

Dana White says Muhammad Mokaev is done in UFC: ‘PFL’s going to get a great, undefeated guy’

Dana White says the UFC has no interest in signing Muhammad Mokaev to a new contract after his showing at UFC 304 and he wishes him luck in the PFL

Manny Pacquiao, Rukiya Anpo deliver in wild exhibition at Super RIZIN 3; Ryan Garcia challenges both

Manny Pacquiao and former K-1 champion Rukiya Anpo went the distance in a three-round exhibition Sunday in the co-main event of Super RIZIN 3 in Tokyo, Japan.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo full fight video highlights

Get Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo full fight video highlights for their clash at Super Rizin 3 on Sunday.

UFC 304 post-fight show: Reaction to Muhammad upsetting Edwards, Aspinall’s quick finish

MMA Fighting reacts to UFC 304, including Belal Muhammad and Tom Aspinall’s title wins, and more.

UFC 304 Results: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2

Get UFC 304 results for the Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 event in Manchester, England on Saturday night.

Pacquiao vs. Anpo Results: Live updates of the undercard and main event

Get Pacquiao vs. Anpo results for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo event Sunday morning.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo: Live round-by-round updates

Get Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo live round-by-round updates for their Super Rizin 3 showdown Sunday.

Video: Claressa Shields overwhelms Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for second-round knockout

Claressa Shields made short work of Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse on Saturday in Detroit.

UFC 304 bonuses: Paddy Pimblett receives special $200K reward

Paddy Pimblett scored one of the biggest Fight Night bonuses in UFC history on Saturday.

Belal Muhammad vs. Leon Edwards 2 official UFC 304 scorecard

Check out the official scorecard for the Belal Muhammad vs. Leon Edwards 2 fight in the main event of UFC 304.

Belal Muhammad wins title with suffocating victory over Leon Edwards in UFC 304 main event

Belal Muhammad used pace, pressure and a slew of takedowns to beat Leon Edwards and claim the welterweight title in the UFC 304 main event.

Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad 2 full fight video highlights

Get Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad 2 full fight video highlights for the UFC 304 main event Saturday.

‘Shocked the world’: Pros react to Belal Muhammad stunning Leon Edwards at UFC 304

The MMA world reacts to Belal Muhammad’s upset win over Leon Edwards to capture the UFC welterweight title at UFC 304.

UFC 304 post-fight press conference video

Watch UFC 304 post-fight press conference video to see top UFC 304 stars answer questions Saturday night.

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