Across the MMA Universe: The Welterweight Division Needs a Leon Edwards Victory

Welcome back to our regular Friday MMA column. Here, we’ll scour the sport’s landscape, preview upcoming cards, tell interesting stories and, if at all possible, have fun. Let’s get it on…

Welcome back to our regular Friday MMA column. Here, we’ll scour the sport’s landscape, preview upcoming cards, tell interesting stories and, if at all possible, have fun. Let’s get it on…

Belal Muhammad Plans To Finish Leon Edwards And Steal His Title Shot

Belal Muhammad is extremely confident ahead of his first UFC main event. At UFC Vegas 21, Muhammad is stepping up on short notice to battle Edwards in a very intriguing welterweight fight. Entering the fight, Edwards is a sizeable favorite but Muhammad…

Belal Muhammad is extremely confident ahead of his first UFC main event. At UFC Vegas 21, Muhammad is stepping up on short notice to battle Edwards in a very intriguing welterweight fight. Entering the fight, Edwards is a sizeable favorite but Muhammad is confident he will not only beat the Englishman but will finish him […]

Leon Edwards Hungry To Get Back In The Cage After 600 Day Layoff

After a series of misfortunate events, UFC contender Leon Edwards is eager to get back into the octagon following a whopping six-hundred-day layoff. Amidst the pandemic, Leon Edwards was dramatically affected by the virus after it ravaged most of Engla…

After a series of misfortunate events, UFC contender Leon Edwards is eager to get back into the octagon following a whopping six-hundred-day layoff. Amidst the pandemic, Leon Edwards was dramatically affected by the virus after it ravaged most of England. Specifically, Edwards suffered lasting effects of Covid-19 for a prolonged period of time but also […]

Leon Edwards Could Be Next Welterweight Title Challenger – Dana White

Leon EdwardsAfter a long layoff from the Octagon, Leon Edwards would be the next contender to Kamaru Usman’s UFC welterweight title with a win this Saturday over Belal Muhammad at UFC Vegas 21. UFC President Dana White made the proclamation earlier on Wednesday in an interview with BT Sport. “100 percent [he would],” White said when asked about […]

Leon Edwards

After a long layoff from the Octagon, Leon Edwards would be the next contender to Kamaru Usman’s UFC welterweight title with a win this Saturday over Belal Muhammad at UFC Vegas 21.

UFC President Dana White made the proclamation earlier on Wednesday in an interview with BT Sport.

“100 percent [he would],” White said when asked about Edwards’ status as the next title contender after Jorge Masvidal if he defeats Muhammad in impressive fashion.

In spite of the quick turnaround Muhammad was excited to get the call from the UFC brass to fight a top contender like Edwards.

“The focus right away turned to getting a good game plan” Muhammad said Tuesday in an interview with ESPN’s Brett Okamoto. “I’m looking at this like a title shot, he’s a very tough matchup for a lot of guys.”

Edwards hasn’t fought since defeating Rafael dos Anjos in a UFC on ESPN Main Event in July 2019. “Rocky” was rumored to fight Colby Covington in his upcoming bout, but the fight fell through in recent weeks. Edwards was originally scheduled to fight streaking prospect Khamzat Chimaev before the Chechen withdrew due to complications stemming from his battle with COVID-19.

Despite a long absence from competition, Edwards is confident heading into his return bout and the immense expectations that come with it.

“I have grown leaps and bounds,” Edwards said earlier on Wednesday during his scheduled press conference. “I’ve learned loads and look forward to finally competing. I felt good when I fought [dos Anjos], and I feel even better now.”

What do you think of Leon Edwards returning to the Octagon and a potential future welterweight title shot against Kamaru Usman?

White: Edwards “100%” Gets Title Shot With Spectacular Win Saturday

A world title shot is Leon Edwards’ for the taking if he is able to put on a showcase against Belal Muhammad this Saturday. The main event of UFC Vegas 21 will feature Leon Edwards making his long-awaited return to competition against #13-ranked Belal …

A world title shot is Leon Edwards’ for the taking if he is able to put on a showcase against Belal Muhammad this Saturday. The main event of UFC Vegas 21 will feature Leon Edwards making his long-awaited return to competition against #13-ranked Belal Muhammad. Being that Edwards himself is ranked a whopping 10 spots […]

Belal Muhammad Loses Head Coach To COVID-19 Ahead Of Edwards Fight

In possibly the biggest fight of his career, Belal Muhammad faces No. 3. ranked Leon Edwards but will not have his head coach in the corner following a positive COVID test. The news came at a bad time considering this will be Muhammad’s first fiv…

In possibly the biggest fight of his career, Belal Muhammad faces No. 3. ranked Leon Edwards but will not have his head coach in the corner following a positive COVID test. The news came at a bad time considering this will be Muhammad’s first five-round fight and also the first time headlining a UFC card. […]