Jamaican born MMA fighter Leon Edwards makes his return to the octagon at UFC 304 in Manchester, England on Saturday night.

Edwards, the reigning welterweight champion, is down to face Belal Muhammad in the main event on the 15 fight-card at  Co-op live Arena.

The 32 year old who is making a third title defense, was last in action in December, where he came away comfortable unanimous winner over the third ranked American Colby Covington UFC 296 in Las Vegas.

Edwards entering the bout is unbeaten in 13 fights and has an overall record of 22 wins and 3 losses with 7 wins by knockout and 3 by submission while Muhammad is unbeaten in 10 fights and has an overall record of 23 wins and 3 defeats.

The fight is a repeat of their drawn meeting in March of 2021.