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Kevin Holland Volunteers To Replace Chimaev & Face Leon Edwards

Kevin Holland wants to replace Khamzat Chimaev and take on Leon Edwards in the Jan. 20 Fight Night headliner. It was revealed this morning that UFC phenom Khamzat Chimaev will be unable to compete against Leon Edwards on January 20, which leaves the ca…

Kevin Holland wants to replace Khamzat Chimaev and take on Leon Edwards in the Jan. 20 Fight Night headliner. It was revealed this morning that UFC phenom Khamzat Chimaev will be unable to compete against Leon Edwards on January 20, which leaves the card without a main event less than a month away. Enter Kevin […]

Khamzat Chimaev Out of Jan. 20 Fight Against Leon Edwards

Another year, another fight cancellation for Leon Edwards, as his 2021 debut against Khamzat Chimaev is off once again. Originally reported by Frontkick and since confirmed, Khamzat Chimaev is out of his UFC Fight Night 185 main event against Leon Edwa…

Another year, another fight cancellation for Leon Edwards, as his 2021 debut against Khamzat Chimaev is off once again. Originally reported by Frontkick and since confirmed, Khamzat Chimaev is out of his UFC Fight Night 185 main event against Leon Edwards on January 20. This marks the second time the bout has been canceled. At […]

REPORT | Khamzat Chimaev vs. Leon Edwards Scrapped For Second Time

Edwards and ChimaevThe welterweight matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and Leon Edwards has reportedly been canceled for a second time. (H/T Bloody Elbow.) The welterweight match up had been scheduled for January 20 but news from RT Sport suggests the main event will no longer go ahead. No official reason has been given for the cancellation of the […]

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The welterweight matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and Leon Edwards has reportedly been canceled for a second time. (H/T Bloody Elbow.)

The welterweight match up had been scheduled for January 20 but news from RT Sport suggests the main event will no longer go ahead.

No official reason has been given for the cancellation of the bout, however Swedish outlet Front Kick suggests that the issue is this time from Chimaev’s camp instead of Leon Edward’s whom’s positive Covid-19 test forced the cancellation of the bout the first time.

The bout was originally scheduled for December 19 but was scrapped when the Englishman tested positive for the coronavirus.

The main event was part of a triple header of fight cards to kick off the UFC’s new year. The first card is headlined by Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar and the third card by Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier, all three cards were booked for the UFC’s Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, Yas Island.

The UFC has not yet confirmed the cancellation however the bout is not listed on the upcoming events section on the promotion’s website.

It is now unclear whether Edwards will be headlining the card on January 20 and whether the UFC will find a replacement for the bout.

Chimaev emerged on to the UFC scene this year by going 3-0 by finishing all three fights within two months of each other. Edwards hasn’t fought since July 2019 but he is on a eight fight winning streak and he has publicly stated he believes he deserves a shot at the UFC’s 170lbs championship.

If the cancellation is an issue on Khamzat’s side, who do you think the UFC should book for Edwards to fight on January 20?

Dana White Explains Why Edwards vs. Chimaev Was The Fight To Make

Dana White believes that #3 Leon Edwards vs. rising sensation and #15-ranked Khamzat Chimaev was the perfect fight to make for all parties involved. When the UFC booked Leon Edwards against Khamzat Chimaev, there was a considerable degree of incredulit…

Dana White believes that #3 Leon Edwards vs. rising sensation and #15-ranked Khamzat Chimaev was the perfect fight to make for all parties involved. When the UFC booked Leon Edwards against Khamzat Chimaev, there was a considerable degree of incredulity from fans and fighters alike. Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson even went so far as to say […]

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Stephen Thompson: Chimaev’s Push Is A Slap In The Face To Fighters

Stephen Thompson feels that Khamzat Chimaev should have accomplished much more before being thrust onto the top of the welterweight division.  Khamzat Chimaev is 3 for 3 in his UFC fights, and now he gets the #3 fighter in the welterweight divisio…

Stephen Thompson feels that Khamzat Chimaev should have accomplished much more before being thrust onto the top of the welterweight division.  Khamzat Chimaev is 3 for 3 in his UFC fights, and now he gets the #3 fighter in the welterweight division, Leon Edwards, for his next fight. Chimaev himself is already ranked #15 in […]

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Leon Edwards vs. Khamzat Chimaev Rescheduled for Jan. 20 Fight Night

Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev have a new date lined up for their welterweight scrap. 2020 played host to phase one of the meteoric rise of Khamzat Chimaev, and 2021 may very well be the year that Chimaev breaks through to the championship ranks, as …

Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev have a new date lined up for their welterweight scrap. 2020 played host to phase one of the meteoric rise of Khamzat Chimaev, and 2021 may very well be the year that Chimaev breaks through to the championship ranks, as the first month of the year will feature him taking […]

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