Leon Edwards News
Belal Muhammad says he's "waiting" on Leon Edwards to sign the contract, 'Rocky' fires back: "Shut up you bum"
Cole Shelton - December 7, 2022
Belal Muhammad claims he will be fighting for Leon Edwards for the welterweight title next time out. On Wednesday, the UFC announced on social media that the promotion is heading back to London, England in March for UFC 286. The main event is expected to be Edwards-Usman 3 for the welterweight title. However, Muhammad took to social media to tell fans he will see them there.
Leon Edwards refuses to “let go” of Jorge Masvidal altercation at UFC London: “I have to get it back in the octagon or in the street”
Harry Kettle - November 21, 2022
Leon Edwards has admitted he can’t let go of his 2019 interaction with Jorge Masvidal at UFC London. At this moment in time, Leon Edwards is on top of the world. He’s the UFC welterweight champion and with a trilogy fight against Kamaru Usman on the horizon, we’d say he’s almost certainly set for the biggest payday of his career.
Ian Garry the latest victim of Leon Edwards head kick: “There’s no avoiding telling the truth”
Harry Kettle - November 8, 2022
UFC newcomer Ian Garry is the latest man to taste a nasty head kick from UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards. Since entering the UFC, Ian Garry has been pretty flawless. In addition to marketing himself as the next great Irish star, the 24-year-old is also 3-0 in the promotion.
Kamaru Usman claims Leon Edwards "knows" that he's still the best welterweight in the UFC: "I’m still a champion in my head"
Cole Shelton - November 1, 2022
Kamaru Usman says he’s still the best welterweight in the UFC and he thinks Leon Edwards knows it. Usman was hailed as one of the best – and perhaps the best welterweight ever heading into his UFC 278 title defense against Edwards. Through four rounds, he was cruising to a win. Yet, Edwards landed a head kick KO in the final minute to become the new champ.
Jorge Masvidal responds after Leon Edwards tells him to get on his knees and beg for a title shot
Fernando Quiles - October 16, 2022
Jorge Masvidal has issued a response to Leon Edwards suggesting he should beg for a UFC Welterweight Championship opportunity. Masvidal and Edwards have a history of bad blood. Fight fans haven’t forgotten a backstage incident between the two after a UFC London event back in 2019. After words were exchanged, Masvidal approached Edwards and punched him in the face, leaving a cut under his eye.
UFC champion Leon Edwards responds after Jorge Masvidal tells him to step up to the plate: "Get on your knees and beg and I may consider it"
Chris Taylor - October 15, 2022
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has responded after Jorge Masvidal dared him to step up to the plate and accept a fight. Edwards (20-3 MMA) captured the promotions coveted 170lbs title back in August by knocking out Kamaru Usman with a thunderous head kick in the main event of UFC 278.
Leon Edwards believes setting up Conor McGregor fight "would be easy to make"
Cole Shelton - October 13, 2022
Leon Edwards believes setting up a welterweight title fight against Conor McGregor would be easy to make. Edwards became the UFC’s welterweight champion with a comeback fifth-round head kick KO over Kamaru Usman in the rematch. Although all signs point towards the trilogy happening next, Edwards is also open to taking some super fights and the biggest one he eyes is against Conor McGregor.
Leon Edwards confirms intention to have trilogy Kamaru Usman, but on his terms: "He has to come here"
Josh Evanoff - October 10, 2022
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards wants his trilogy fight with Kamaru Usman to take place in his home country. At UFC 278 in August, the two welterweights met in the main event. While not highly discussed, it was actually the second time they had faced one another. Usman first faced Edwards at The Ultimate Fighter Finale in December 2015.
Kamaru Usman believe he has a bigger fan base than Leon Edwards in the UK
Harry Kettle - September 20, 2022
Kamaru Usman has stated that he believes he has more fans in the United Kingdom than his rival Leon Edwards does. Last month at UFC 278, Leon Edwards shocked the world by knocking Kamaru Usman out to become the new UFC welterweight champion. It came following a gruelling five-round bout that, in the eyes of many, Kamaru Usman was winning.
Nate Diaz reflects on his UFC 263 bout with Leon Edwards: “It was the easiest fight I ever had, and now he’s the champion”
Susan Cox - September 9, 2022
Nate Diaz is reflecting on his UFC 263 bout with Leon Edwards. It was back in June of 2021 that Nate Diaz (21-13 MMA) met Leon Edwards (20-3 MMA) in the Octagon in a welterweight match-up. The result was a unanimous decision win for Edwards.
Khamzat Chimaev believes new welterweight champion Leon Edwards "doesn’t want to see” his face: "He doesn’t want to talk about me"
Cole Shelton - September 8, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev doesn’t think Leon Edwards wants to ever fight him. Edwards became the new welterweight champion at UFC 278 as he scored a fifth-round head kick KO over Kamaru Usman in a massive comeback win. Although it appears Edwards and Usman will have their trilogy match sometime next year, if Chimaev defeats Nate Diaz at UFC 279, he appears to be next in line but he doesn’t expect Edwards to want the fight.
Leon Edwards questions Kamaru Usman’s “weird” reaction to KO loss at UFC 278: “I just don’t believe it”
Josh Evanoff - September 8, 2022
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has questioned Kamaru Usman‘s recent comments. ‘Rocky’ faced ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ in the main event of UFC 278 last month. The bout was a rematch of their previous encounter at UFC on Fox 17 in December 2015. In that first meeting, Usman scored a unanimous decision victory.
Kamaru Usman reveals Leon Edwards gave him a “20-minute nap” with head kick KO at UFC 278: “Immediately I come to, I’m in the ambulance”
Harry Kettle - September 6, 2022
Kamaru Usman has explained what happened when he was knocked out by Leon Edwards at UFC 278 last month. For three years, Kamaru Usman sat at the top of the welterweight division as the king of the mountain. He turned back the likes of Colby Covington, Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal, establishing himself as one of the best 170-pounders of all-time in the process.
Khamzat Chimaev believes Kamaru Usman "wasn’t being focused" ahead of Leon Edwards fight, thinks he won't "be the same guy again"
Cole Shelton - September 5, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev thinks Kamaru Usman didn’t put enough focus on Leon Edwards and how dangerous he is. Usman was looking to defend his welterweight title in the main event of UFC 278 against Edwards. It served as a rematch after Usman beat Edwards by decision years ago before either of them were top contenders. In the rematch, it looked like the champ would once again win a decision but with less than a minute left Edwards scored a KO win that stunned many and for Chimaev, he believes that loss will change Usman.
Leon Edwards coach Dave Lovell has a message for “little redneck” Colby Covington: “Call him Sir Leon Scott from this day on”
Harry Kettle - September 1, 2022
Leon Edwards’ coach Dave Lovell has sent a message to Colby Covington following Leon’s UFC 278 title win. For many years now, Colby Covington has been known as a man who likes to talk a fair bit both in and out of the Octagon. ‘Chaos’ isn’t afraid to step on anyone’s toes and as a result of that, he’s made quite a few enemies – many of whom he’s shared the cage with.
Islam Makhachev believes Leon Edwards got “lucky” with head kick KO of Kamaru Usman
Harry Kettle - August 31, 2022
Islam Makhachev has given his thoughts on Leon Edwards‘ fantastic knockout win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 278. This October at UFC 280, Islam Makhachev will take part in the biggest fight of his career as he prepares to battle Charles Oliveira for the UFC lightweight championship. The contest is set to go down in Abu Dhabi and while Makhachev has been tipped to become a world champion for a long time, Oliveira will almost certainly serve as the toughest test he’s faced to date inside the Octagon.
Kamaru Usman says he was attempting to finish Leon Edwards moments before head kick KO: “I didn’t land it, [who knows] how much damage it could’ve done”
Harry Kettle - August 30, 2022
Kamaru Usman has admitted that he was attempting to finish Leon Edwards in the fifth round of their title fight. Heading into the final round of the UFC 278 main event, Kamaru Usman seemed to be well on his way to successfully defending the UFC welterweight championship against Leon Edwards. He was 3-1 up on the judges’ scorecards, he was in full control, and Edwards appeared to be fading down the stretch.
Leon Edwards says Jorge Masvidal needs to “go out there and get some wins”, but admits the potential fight would be “massive”
Harry Kettle - August 30, 2022
Leon Edwards has said rival Jorge Masvidal needs to get back in the win column before the two share the Octagon. A few years back, Leon Edwards was the victim of a ‘three-piece and a sofa’ attack that came at the hands of Jorge Masvidal. Ever since that night, fans have been wondering if and when we’re going to see the pair face off inside the cage.