Leon Edwards News
Belal Muhammad explains why Leon Edwards is "the easiest guy in the top-five"
Cole Shelton - May 23, 2024
Belal Muhammad believes Leon Edwards is the easiest fight for him in the welterweight division’s top-five. Muhammad is set to face Edwards for the welterweight title in the main event of UFC 304 on July 27 in Manchester, England. It’s a rematch of their fight from 2021 which ended in a No Contest due to an eye poke from Edwards just 18 seconds into the second round.
Belal Muhammad roasts Leon Edwards following footage of training video mishap
Harry Kettle - May 23, 2024
UFC contender Belal Muhammad has roasted Leon Edwards following footage of his recent training mishap. As we now know, Belal Muhammad will challenge Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 304. Their showdown will come after years of animosity between the two, dating back to that now-infamous eye poke in their first meeting.
Leon Edwards claims he tried to make Belal Muhammad fight happen at UFC 300
Harry Kettle - May 22, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has claimed that he tried to make the Belal Muhammad fight happen at UFC 300. At UFC 304, the rematch between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad will finally take place. Their first bout ended due to a nasty eye poke, but since then, both men have been pretty consistent inside the Octagon.
Leon Edwards eyes Conor McGregor title defense after wins in their upcoming bouts
Curtis Calhoun - May 20, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards wants a ‘red panty night’ against Conor McGregor after his upcoming title defense. Edwards will defend the UFC welterweight title against the surging Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 on July 27. It’s a rematch of their first clash in 2021 that abruptly ended in a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke.
Kamaru Usman gives his early prediction for Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad at UFC 304
Curtis Calhoun - May 17, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is keeping a keen eye on the upcoming Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad clash. Edwards will defend the UFC welterweight title against Muhammad to headline UFC 304 on July 27 in Manchester, UK. He returns after defeating Colby Covington in December to face Muhammad in a rematch three years in the making.
Watch: Belal Muhammad live reacts to Dana White's UFC 304 announcement for Leon Edwards title fight
Curtis Calhoun - May 16, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad’s team was the first to tell him of his upcoming Leon Edwards title fight at UFC 304. Muhammad will finally get his shot at UFC gold when he faces the welterweight titleholder Edwards at UFC 304 in Manchester. The July 27 pay-per-view card features Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes in the co-main event and the return of Paddy Pimblett against Bobby Green.
Dana White announces two title fights for UFC 304, including Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad
Susan Cox - May 16, 2024
Dana White has just announced two title fights for UFC 304, including Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad. UFC 304 is set to take place on Saturday, July 27th at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England.
Leon Edwards' coach says he's "99.9 percent" certain Belal Muhammad is next
Cole Shelton - April 23, 2024
Dave Lovell, the head coach of Leon Edwards expects his fighter to defend his welterweight title in Manchester against Belal Muhammad. Edwards has not fought since UFC 296 in December when he beat Colby Covington by decision to defend his title. The Brit had been trying to get a fight, and he was reportedly offered fights at UFC 300 against Islam Makhachev, Shavkat Rakhmonov, and Khamzat Chimaev but none came to fruition.
Belal Muhammad 'fueled with hatred' for Leon Edwards over delayed UFC title shot: "I hate his guts!"
Curtis Calhoun - April 18, 2024
Belal Muhammad has plenty of extra motivation to face UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards after their recent social media banter. Muhammad is expected to be Edwards’ next title challenger after a long win streak in the Octagon. He appeared as the UFC 296 backup fighter to Edwards vs. Colby Covington in December, and a vocal group of fans have called for him to get the title shot.
Nate Diaz guarantees Conor McGregor trilogy will happen, says Leon Edwards is the “best thing in the UFC”
Harry Kettle - April 18, 2024
UFC legend Nate Diaz has guaranteed a future trilogy bout with Conor McGregor and has offered up big praise to Leon Edwards. As we all know, Nate Diaz is a true enigma in the world of mixed martial arts. From his fight style to his personality, he is as authentic as they come. He also happens to be one of the biggest names in the sport, and that’s been the case for almost a decade now.
Belal Muhammad explodes after Leon Edwards' manager explains why UFC 300 fight didn't get booked: 'All b****s'
Curtis Calhoun - April 11, 2024
The bad blood between Belal Muhammad and UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards appears to be nearing a boiling point. Edwards is targeting a return to defend the UFC welterweight title later this year, potentially against Muhammad. He last fought against Colby Covington at UFC 296, earning a unanimous decision victory.
Belal Muhammad doesn’t buy Dana White’s claim that Leon Edwards accepted three different opponents for UFC 300: “I think it was more so to hype up Leon”
Harry Kettle - March 22, 2024
Belal Muhammad doesn’t believe Dana White’s claim that Leon Edwards accepted three different opponents for UFC 300. While he may not be fighting at UFC 300, it wasn’t through a lack of trying for Leon Edwards. The UFC welterweight champion was reportedly offered three different opponents for the event, as per Dana White. However, none of those actually came to fruition.
Fabian Edwards slams “scumbag” Colby Covington for comments about his deceased father: “It's a good thing that I wasn't there”
Harry Kettle - March 14, 2024
Fabian Edwards has given his thoughts on some of the comments made by Colby Covington about his deceased father. We all know that Colby Covington is a controversial figure. However, in the lead-up to his bout with Leon Edwards at UFC 296, many believe he crossed a line. ‘Chaos’ opted to take shots at Edwards’ deceased father, to the point where it prompted a big response from Leon.
Michael Page foresees future title fight "in a stadium in the UK" against fellow Brit Leon Edwards
Cole Shelton - March 4, 2024
Michael Page is ready to be part of the biggest MMA fight in UK history. Page is set to make his UFC debut on Saturday night at UFC 299 as he takes on Kevin Holland. The former Bellator welterweight contender is getting a top-15 opponent right away, as he looks to make an immediate statement to the UFC fans. It’s also a fight that excites Page a ton as he believes it is a fan-friendly fight.
Ian Machado Garry puzzled by UFC not booking Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad yet: "I don't understand this"
Fernando Quiles - February 21, 2024
Ian Machado Garry doesn’t understand why Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad for the UFC Welterweight Championship hasn’t been booked yet. Edwards is the reigning UFC welterweight champion, who was offered three fights for UFC 300, per Dana White. Despite this, he has yet to be booked against the consensus rightful number one contender Belal Muhammad. The situation has confused many fans and experts.
Belal Muhammad wasn't offered to face Leon Edwards as the three opponents revealed for fizzled UFC 300 fight
Cole Shelton - February 19, 2024
The three opponents that UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards was offered to face at UFC 300 have been revealed and none were Belal Muhammad. Muhammad is currently the second-ranked welterweight and most assumed would be next in line for the next title shot. However, it was a bit of a surprise when Dana White revealed after UFC 298 that Edwards was offered three different opponents for UFC 300 but none came to fruition.
Ariel Helwani reveals Leon Edwards vs. Khamzat Chimaev is reportedly the UFC's "top choice" to headline UFC 300
Cole Shelton - February 12, 2024
MMA reporter Ariel Helwani claims Leon Edwards vs. Khamzat Chimaev is the UFC’s top choice for the main event of UFC 300. UFC CEO Dana White has vowed to make UFC 300 a historic card, but with the event being just two months away, the main event for the fight card is still not set. With there not being much time left, the UFC will need to announce the main event soon and according to Helwani, a potential holdup is the UFC trying to get Chimaev into the States to fight.
Leon Edwards says Conor McGregor has given more than he’s taken in MMA: “He’s great for the sport”
Harry Kettle - February 2, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has given his thoughts on Conor McGregor’s legacy in mixed martial arts. Over the course of the last decade or so, Conor McGregor has firmly established himself as the biggest star in the history of MMA. He has won championships, and he has sold millions of pay-per-views; he has become quite the entrepreneur outside of the cage.