Leon Edwards News
Khamzat Chimaev shares his prediction for Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards 2
Susan Cox - August 17, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has shared his prediction for Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards 2. It will be Usman (20-1 MMA) vs Edwards (19-3 MMA) this coming Saturday, August 20th at the UFC 278 main event taking place at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.
UFC 278 | Pro fighters make their picks for Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards 2 title fight
Cole Shelton - August 17, 2022
In the main event of UFC 278, the welterweight title is up for grabs as Kamaru Usman rematches Leon Edwards. Heading into the fight, Usman is a sizeable -430 favorite while the challenger is a +300 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros believe it will be ‘And Still’ as Usman is too well-rounded for Edwards and will continue to remain undefeated in the UFC.
Leon Edwards has one stipulation for potential Jorge Masvidal title fight: “That’s what I wanna do next after this… Imagine”
Harry Kettle - August 17, 2022
Leon Edwards has said Jorge Masvidal needs to win a fight before getting a title shot against him if he wins the belt at UFC 278. This Saturday night in Salt Lake City, Leon Edwards has the opportunity to become just the second British UFC champion ever when he challenges Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight championship. The overwhelming expectation from many pundits is that Usman will find a way to win, but counting out Edwards certainly doesn’t seem like the smartest idea in the world.
Leon Edwards believes now is the "perfect time" to face Kamaru Usman: "His body is breaking down"
Josh Evanoff - August 12, 2022
UFC welterweight contender Leon Edwards believes now is the right time to face Kamaru Usman. The two are set to face off later this month in the main event of UFC 278. The bout will be a rematch of their previous encounter at UFC on Fox 17 in December 2015. That outing saw ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ claim the victory by unanimous decision.
Leon Edwards shares prediction for “f**ked up” Nate Diaz vs Khamzat Chimaev fight at UFC 279: “I’d love Nate to get it done”
Harry Kettle - July 26, 2022
Leon Edwards has revealed that he wants to see Nate Diaz get the job done against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279. For years now Nate Diaz has been seen as something of an enigma in the world of mixed martial arts and rightly so. From big wins to incredible moments on the mic and beyond, the Stockton king rarely plays by the rules and instead chooses to follow his own path.
Kamaru Usman targets light-heavyweight move after Leon Edwards fight: "That's what we want"
Josh Evanoff - July 12, 2022
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is ready to move up in weight. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is set to face Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC 278 next month. The bout is a rematch of their December 2015 encounter. That bout wound up being won by Usman via unanimous decision.
Michael Bisping believes Leon Edwards is “going to have to be perfect” in order to dethrone Kamaru Usman at UFC 278
Harry Kettle - June 24, 2022
MMA analyst Michael Bisping believes Leon Edwards needs to be perfect if he wants to defeat Kamaru Usman at UFC 278. On August 20 in Salt Lake City, Leon Edwards will finally get his chance at glory as he prepares to lock horns with Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight championship. It’s a moment that has been a long time coming and while he may have lost to ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ back in 2015, both men are very different nowadays and have been through an awful lot in their respective careers.
Jorge Masvidal reacts after Leon Edwards claims he will grant him a title shot if victorious at UFC 278: "See that's another intangible"
Susan Cox - June 22, 2022
Jorge Masvidal is reacting after Leon Edwards claimed he will grant him a title shot if victorious at UFC 278. It will be Kamaru Usman (20-1 MMA) defending his welterweight title against Leon Edwards (19-3 MMA) in the main event on August 20th at UFC 278 in the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Leon Edwards blames boredom for getting rocked by Nate Diaz in the final round at UFC 263: “Twenty-four minutes of schooling him. It was so easy I got bored”
Susan Cox - June 15, 2022
Leon Edwards is explaining why he got rocked by Nate Diaz in the final round of UFC 263. UFC 263 took place back on Saturday June 12, 2021 at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Leon Edwards says he will offer Jorge Masvidal a title shot if he dethrones Kamaru Usman at UFC 278
Harry Kettle - June 15, 2022
Leon Edwards has revealed that he will give Jorge Masvidal a title shot if he beats Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title. Back in March 2019, UFC London was home to two big wins for Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards as both continued their march up through the 170-pound division. However, it was what happened backstage that made the headlines as Masvidal attacked Edwards following a brief exchange between the two.
Salt Lake City to host UFC 278 on August 20, Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards set as main event
Fernando Quiles - June 12, 2022
Salt Lake City is getting a big UFC title fight in the form of Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards. During the UFC 275 broadcast, it was announced that UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman will be putting his gold on the line against Leon Edwards at UFC 278 on August 20th.
Khamzat Chimaev calls out Leon Edwards following news of Kamaru Usman’s lingering hand injury
Fernando Quiles - May 22, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev is calling for a showdown with Leon Edwards amid Kamaru Usman’s lingering hand issues. Edwards is expected to be the next contender for Usman’s UFC Welterweight Championship. Initial reports indicated that the UFC was targeting the title fight for International Fight Week this July.
Leon Edwards reacts after Chael Sonnen suggests he’s been offered “his show and his win money” to step aside for Conor McGregor
Susan Cox - April 20, 2022
Chael Sonnen says Leon Edwards has been offered his show and his win money to step aside for Conor McGregor to face Kamaru Usman. Edwards (19-3 MMA) is expected to challenge Kamaru Usman (20-1 MMA) in a rematch for the UFC welterweight title later this summer, likely in the July timeframe. The pair originally met back in December of 2015, where ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ earned a unanimous decision victory over ‘Rocky’.
Chael Sonnen says Leon Edwards has been offered his show and his win money to step aside for Conor McGregor to face Kamaru Usman
Christopher Taylor - April 19, 2022
Chael Sonnen says Leon Edwards has been offered his show and his win money to step aside for Conor McGregor to face Kamaru Usman. Edwards (19-3 MMA) is expected to challenge Kamaru Usman (20-1 MMA) for the UFC welterweight title later this summer, likely in July. The proposed title fight would be a rematch of a bout that occurred over six years ago when both men were prospects in the promotion. The pair originally met in December of 2015, with ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ earning a unanimous decision victory over ‘Rocky’, thanks in large part to his wrestling.
Leon Edwards scolds Jorge Masvidal for his performance against Colby Covington: “He looked like he was there for the payday”
Harry Kettle - March 31, 2022
UFC welterweight Leon Edwards has criticized Jorge Masvidal for his performance against Colby Covington at UFC 272. The history between Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal has certainly been intriguing, dating all the way back to UFC London in 2019. After both men came out on top with wins in their respective bouts, they had a confrontation backstage that ended with Masvidal hitting Edwards with a combination he called a “three piece and a soda”. Then, just a few months ago, “Gamebred” was supposed to meet “Rocky” at UFC 269 – only for an injury to rule Masvidal out of the contest.
Leon Edwards foresees immediate trilogy with Kamaru Usman after July rematch
Josh Evanoff - March 21, 2022
Leon Edwards doesn’t believe his July meeting with Kamaru Usman will be their last. The two men are set to square off later this year, with most reports stating the bout will be set for International Fight Week. However, it will not be the first meeting between the two middleweights.
Colby Covington explains why Jorge Masvidal should be thanking him for UFC 272 main event slot: “He was supposed to fight Edward Scissorhands 3 fights down”
Harry Kettle - March 7, 2022
Colby Covington believes Jorge Masvidal should be thanking him following their main event slot at UFC 272. Last Saturday night, Colby Covington finally put an end to his rivalry with Jorge Masvidal once and for all. The man known as “Chaos” tore through his former friend with a dominant decision win, and while he did have to overcome some adversity in the fourth round, he still managed to come out looking like a star in the welterweight division.
Michael Bisping praises “extremely confident” Leon Edwards for previously accepting fights with Jorge Masvidal and Khamzat Chimaev
Harry Kettle - January 19, 2022
UFC commentator Michael Bisping has praised Leon Edwards for previously accepting fights against Jorge Masvidal and Khamzat Chimaev. It was recently announced by UFC president Dana White that Leon Edwards will be the next man to challenge Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight championship. While there’s no official date or event attached to the rematch just yet, many fans are grateful to see that “Rocky” is finally being rewarded for his 10-fight unbeaten streak with the promotion.