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Leon Edwards Inspired By Marvin Hagler Ahead Of UFC Vegas 21

Leon EdwardsUFC welterweight contender, Leon Edwards, has revealed that he had been religiously watching Marvin Hagler clips in the build-up to his fight with Belal Muhammad. The boxing legend sadly passed away yesterday, but Edwards was unaware of that fact when he posted out a picture of ‘Marvellous’ just hours before his fight in the UFC […]

Leon Edwards

UFC welterweight contender, Leon Edwards, has revealed that he had been religiously watching Marvin Hagler clips in the build-up to his fight with Belal Muhammad.

The boxing legend sadly passed away yesterday, but Edwards was unaware of that fact when he posted out a picture of ‘Marvellous’ just hours before his fight in the UFC Vegas 21 main event.

Edwards was unable to get the win he craved as an eye poke brought an inconclusive end to his fight with Belal Muhammad.

At the UFC Vegas 21 post-fight press conference, Edwards explained that he had felt inspired by Hagler all week and was shocked to hear of his passing just a few hours before he walked out to compete.

“It’s mad, yeah, because all week, since I’ve been to Vegas, all I’ve been posting on my Instagram is Marvin Hagler, Marvin Hagler for some mad reason,” Edwards said. “I had, like, a mad feeling, because I’ve felt that spirit. I’ve been watching him every single day since last Tuesday. Watching him, watching him, watching him.”

“I posted him today,” Edwards added. “Like two hours before he passed away, I posted it. My coach came in, like, ‘Why (are) you posting him? You know he passed away?’ I was like, ‘No, he didn’t. I just posted him.’ … It’s sad really. He’s a legend. I looked up to him. The way he was aggressive. … It’s sad really.” (Transcribed by MMA Junkie)

The former middleweight boxing champion is considered one of the best to ever have fought in the sport. Hagler owns high profile wins over the likes of Tommy Hearns and Roberto Duran. In his final fight he dropped to a split decision defeat against Sugar Ray Leonard. He died yesterday at 66-years old.

Do you think Leon Edwards will continue to take inspiration from the late, great boxer?

Belal Muhammad Releases Statement Following No-Contest With Leon Edwards

Belal MuhammadUFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad has spoken out for the first time since his fight with Leon Edwards ended in an unfortunate manner. Muhammad was in his first ever main event at UFC Vegas 21. The 32-year-old showed true grit in round one to survive a head kick and flurry of punches from his English […]

Belal Muhammad

UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad has spoken out for the first time since his fight with Leon Edwards ended in an unfortunate manner.

Muhammad was in his first ever main event at UFC Vegas 21.

The 32-year-old showed true grit in round one to survive a head kick and flurry of punches from his English opponent.

‘Remember The Name’ was unable to respond in round two as the fight was ended by an inadvertent eye poke.

As Edwards landed a body kick his outstretched fingers went into the eye of Muhammad who instantly hit the floor and was screaming in pain.

Upon closer inspection it was obvious the eye poke had done some damage and Muhammad was not able to continue.

The fight was quickly waved off and ruled a no-contest.

Muhammad took to social media to give fans an update on his condition and express his desire to run it back with Edwards, he wrote.

“My heart is shattered my first main event ended like that but Gods the best of planners im sorry to the fans and the @ufc you deserved a full fight.. Alhamdillah the vision is coming back and no permanent damage to the eye I’ll be back and want to run it back @Leon_edwardsmma”

Edwards has already state his desire to skip over a rematch and head straight for a title shot.

“That’s nine fights in a row, I’ve fought everyone they’ve given me, I’ve stepped up to fight all the top guys they’ve all turned me down so,” Edwards said on the ESPN post show. “I belong in a title shot, I have worked my way back up from getting defeated by Kamaru Usman, I have fought everybody, I have offered to fight everybody so I feel I deserve A title shot now, why should I do another ten fights to get a title shot you know?”

Do you want to see Belal Muhammad and Leon Edwards fight again?

Edwards Not Interested In Muhammad Rematch, Wants Title Shot Next

Leon Edwards feels that his next fight should be for the world championship and not a rematch against Belal Muhammad after UFC Vegas 21’s disqualification conclusion. The controversy from UFC 259 certainly carried over into yesterday’s UFC …

Leon Edwards feels that his next fight should be for the world championship and not a rematch against Belal Muhammad after UFC Vegas 21’s disqualification conclusion. The controversy from UFC 259 certainly carried over into yesterday’s UFC Vegas 21 event. Eryk Anders turned in his best Petr Yan impression with an illegal knee of his […]

UFC Fight Night 187 Results: Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad Ruled No-Contest

UFC Vegas 21 came to an unfortunate conclusion with Belal Muhammad and Leon Edwards ending in a no-contest after an accidental eye poke by Edwards left Muhammad unable to fight…

UFC Vegas 21 came to an unfortunate conclusion with Belal Muhammad and Leon Edwards ending in a no-contest after an accidental eye poke by Edwards left Muhammad unable to fight…

Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad Ruled A ‘No Contest’ After Eye Poke – UFC Vegas 21 Highlights

Leon EdwardsYou really have to feel for both Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad in this case. Starting brightly, Edwards ultimately landed an unintentional eye poke with just eighteen seconds of the second round elapsed, immediately drawing cries of pain and agony from Muhammad who detailed how he couldn’t “see anything” out of his right eye. With […]

Leon Edwards

You really have to feel for both Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad in this case. Starting brightly, Edwards ultimately landed an unintentional eye poke with just eighteen seconds of the second round elapsed, immediately drawing cries of pain and agony from Muhammad who detailed how he couldn’t “see anything” out of his right eye. With the foul deemed unintentional, we’ve got another ‘No Contest’ ruling tonight, bringing an end to tonight’s event.

Some good moments in the first round for the #3 ranked, Edwards — most notably landing a nice one-two combination, before firmly grabbing Muhammad’s attention midway through the round with a massive left high-kick, wobbling the Chicago native.

We’ve got a brutal eye poke in the second round to open the exchange, with Muhammad wincing in pain, detailing how he can’t “see anything”. After consulting the doctor and referee, Herb Dean, Muhammad was clearly in agony, crying out in pain as he noted that he couldn’t see out of his right eye.

Below, check out the highlights from Edwards and Muhammad’s ‘No Contest’ headliner.

Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad Ends In No Contest At UFC Vegas 21

The MMA gods robbed fight fans of Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout on Saturday night (March 13, 2021) at the UFC Vegas 21 event from Las Vegas, Nevada at the UFC Apex facility. The first round was a lot of fu…

The MMA gods robbed fight fans of Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout on Saturday night (March 13, 2021) at the UFC Vegas 21 event from Las Vegas, Nevada at the UFC Apex facility. The first round was a lot of fun as they were exchanging and Edwards […]