With UFC Fight Night taking place Saturday night at 8:00 pm Eastern on ESPN+, Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad headline the main event of the evening. Both fighters are currently on win streaks and aim to climb the ranks of the Welterweight division. Let's dig into our Leon Edwards vs Belal Muhammad prediction.

Leon Edwards is currently ranked third in a stacked Welterweight division. He aims to add another W in the win column and secure his ninth victory in a row. He hasn't lost since 2015, which was a close fight to the current champion Kamaru Usman. Edwards is known to stand and bang, which is exactly what he should be doing in this matchup.

As for Belal Muhammad, he's ranked 13th in his weight class. This is a massive fight for him, as taking on the third-ranked Edwards can be a huge win for the fighter out of Palestine. Currently, on a four-win fight streak, Muhammad plans to upset Edwards tonight and leap the rankings. He's also a stand-up fighter, which means we likely won't be seeing these two on the mat too often.

Let's take a look at the sportsbooks to see what the odds are to the main event on Saturday night.

UFC Fight Night: Edwards – Muhammad Odds

Leon Edwards (-260)

Belal Muhammad (+220)

Over 4.5 rounds (-215)

Under 4.5 rounds (+175)

How Leon Edwards Wins the Fight

The main edge that Edwards has in this matchup is his experience fighting elite fighters in the UFC. At 18-3, Edwards has fought some of the top names of the Welterweight division. His last three fights alone were against prominent names like Donald Cerrone, Gunnar Nelson, and Rafael Dos Anjos.

Edwards has a knack to go the distance, however, as a majority of his wins have been gained through decision. He doesn't quite have the knockout power to set himself apart from the rest of the weight class, but he's pinpoint accurate with his strikes. He'll aim to keep this one on his feet and wear down Muhammad throughout the fight.

How Belal Muhammad Wins the Fight

Muhammad has a similar fighting style as Edwards. He likes to stand and bang, but again, has a tendency for the fight to go the distance. He had a rocky start to his UFC career, losing two of his first three fights. Since then, Muhammad has gone on to win eight of his last nine fights, making this a  dangerous fight for Leon Edwards.

Holding the same 18-3 professional record as his opponent, Muhammad has plenty of experience inside the octagon. He hasn't fought many prominent fighters, however, he did defeat Dhiego Lima by unanimous in February. Expect him to keep this fight standing, but if he wants to win, Muhammad will need to break Edwards' reach and work the body.

Leon Edwards vs Belal Muhammad Prediction

This should be a close fight throughout as both fighters match up well against each other. Edwards has the reach advantage, but Muhammad knows how to get inside and get into the clinch if he needs to. However, it might not be enough to defeat the British fighter, as Edwards will likely keep his distance and break down Muhammad's defense with jabs and leg kicks. With this in mind, the third-ranked fighter in the Welterweight division could have the advantage in this bout as he looks to climb up the rankings and make a statement on Saturday.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT PREDICTION: Leon Edwards wins by Unanimous Decision.