Tag: leon edwards

Leon Edwards Shoots Down Reports Of Him Replacing Nate Diaz At UFC 244

If Nate Diaz is, indeed, off of UFC 244 next week, don’t expect Leon Edwards to step in and fight Jorge Masvidal. It was reported soon after the Diaz news broke that Edwards was on standby for the welterweight main event next week in New York. The report claimed Edwards was paid to be in […]

The post Leon Edwards Shoots Down Reports Of Him Replacing Nate Diaz At UFC 244 appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

If Nate Diaz is, indeed, off of UFC 244 next week, don’t expect Leon Edwards to step in and fight Jorge Masvidal. It was reported soon after the Diaz news broke that Edwards was on standby for the welterweight main event next week in New York. The report claimed Edwards was paid to be in camp in case Masvidal or Diaz didn’t come through.

However, Edwards himself has shot those rumors down. Edwards took to Twitter and claimed he did, in fact, offer to stay ready in case something happened at UFC 244, but the UFC turned him down. However, he will be ready to step in if something happens to the UFC 245 main event between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington for the welterweight title.

“Bad news Regarding Nate, I did offer when the fight was made to stay ready but the UFC unfortunately said no. So I won’t be making the trip to NYC. But I will be ready for December 14th”

Of course, the hysteria surrounding UFC 244 may not be as bad as fans think. Diaz has not officially been suspended as of this writing. Therefore, he’s still eligible to fight next week should he show up. The UFC, nor the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has yet to release a statement on the matter.

Do you think Diaz will show up to fight Masvidal in New York next week?

The post Leon Edwards Shoots Down Reports Of Him Replacing Nate Diaz At UFC 244 appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

Leon Edwards Denies Report Claiming He’s On Standby For UFC 244

Leon Edwards will not be making his way to New York City for UFC 244. Nate Diaz sent the MMA world in a tailspin when he claimed to be off the UFC 244 card. Diaz said his drug test result came back and revealed elevated levels. He claimed he was told i…

Leon Edwards will not be making his way to New York City for UFC 244. Nate Diaz sent the MMA world in a tailspin when he claimed to be off the UFC 244 card. Diaz said his drug test result came back and revealed elevated levels. He claimed he was told it could be due […]

The post Leon Edwards Denies Report Claiming He’s On Standby For UFC 244 appeared first on MMA News.

Leon Edwards Reportedly On Standby To Step In For Nate Diaz At UFC 244

The UFC seemed to be prepared as Leon Edwards is the reported frontrunner to step in for Nate Diaz at UFC 244 on November 2. On Thursday, Diaz announced the bombshell news that he would be pulling out of his UFC 244 headliner against Jorge Masvidal after testing for “elevated levels” from a likely tainted […]

The post Leon Edwards Reportedly On Standby To Step In For Nate Diaz At UFC 244 appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

The UFC seemed to be prepared as Leon Edwards is the reported frontrunner to step in for Nate Diaz at UFC 244 on November 2.

On Thursday, Diaz announced the bombshell news that he would be pulling out of his UFC 244 headliner against Jorge Masvidal after testing for “elevated levels” from a likely tainted supplement.

Diaz denies the accusation, however, and says he will not be competing until the UFC or the United States Anti-Doping Agency fix the issue. For now, it looks like the fight is off but Masvidal could still compete.

According to Chisanga Malata, the UFC kept Edwards ready as a potential replacement by paying him to be in training camp. “Rocky” is now likely to step in against Masvidal:

“Been told the UFC have had a replacement on standby in case of injury or unforeseen circumstances scuppering Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz,” Malata tweeted. “That man is none other than Leon Edwards. He’s been paid to be in training camp and is likely the front runner to replace Nate. #UFC244“

Edwards and Masvidal is still a big fight, especially given their rivalry which began at UFC London earlier this year following a backstage altercation. However, whether it’s worthy of headlining Madison Square Garden is another question.

What do you think of Edwards replacing Diaz?

The post Leon Edwards Reportedly On Standby To Step In For Nate Diaz At UFC 244 appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

Report: Leon Edwards Likely Frontrunner To Replace Nate Diaz At UFC 244

Nate Diaz announced his removal from the UFC 244 card and Leon Edwards might be his replacement. Diaz was scheduled to meet Jorge Masvidal for the one-time-only BMF championship. The welterweight showdown would’ve taken place inside Madison Squar…

Nate Diaz announced his removal from the UFC 244 card and Leon Edwards might be his replacement. Diaz was scheduled to meet Jorge Masvidal for the one-time-only BMF championship. The welterweight showdown would’ve taken place inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 2. It was set to be the main event of […]

The post Report: Leon Edwards Likely Frontrunner To Replace Nate Diaz At UFC 244 appeared first on MMA News.

Tyron Woodley Not Interested In Leon Edwards Fight

Tyron Woodley has no interest in taking a bout with Leon Edwards, at least not now. Woodley hasn’t competed since his March defeat at the hands of Kamaru Usman. “The Chosen One” lost the UFC welterweight title when he dropped a unanim…

Tyron Woodley has no interest in taking a bout with Leon Edwards, at least not now. Woodley hasn’t competed since his March defeat at the hands of Kamaru Usman. “The Chosen One” lost the UFC welterweight title when he dropped a unanimous decision to Usman at UFC 235. Woodley was scheduled to take on Robbie […]

The post Tyron Woodley Not Interested In Leon Edwards Fight appeared first on MMA News.

Leon Edwards Expects Title Shot In December

With all the obstacles preventing Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington from competing, Leon Edwards expects to get the next title shot this year. Usman and Covington were seemingly slated to collide for the welterweight title at UFC 244 in November. However, Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal was booked instead for the BMF title. Covington later […]

The post Leon Edwards Expects Title Shot In December appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

With all the obstacles preventing Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington from competing, Leon Edwards expects to get the next title shot this year.

Usman and Covington were seemingly slated to collide for the welterweight title at UFC 244 in November. However, Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal was booked instead for the BMF title. Covington later revealed he was being lowballed by the UFC while there were issues on Usman’s side as well.

Edwards is hoping to capitalize on the situation and claims he was told he would be next if Covington couldn’t agree to a fight:

“They said if the Colby (Covington) fight can’t get done, then I’m the next in line, so I believe I will be next in December,” Edwards said on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on Monday (via MMA Junkie). “… They’re at a stalemate. I think Colby (Covington) is asking for too much money or whatever it is, but I put my name in the hat, and I told them I am ready to go. I deserve the shot, I’m on the second most win streak in the whole division, so I believe I deserve the shot.”

“Rocky” has won his last seven in a row, including an impressive unanimous decision win over Rafael dos Anjos. His last loss? To Usman back in 2015. That is why he has repeatedly called for the next shot.

And he is ready for December should the UFC grant his wish:

“It feels like the whole division is on standby,” Edwards added. “I am ready to go. I’m fit. I’m healthy. I am pushing for the Usman fight; I feel like I deserve that fight, so that’s where I’m at. I know the Colby (Covington) fight’s not happening – that’s what I’m hearing – so I’m ready to go in December.”

What do you think of an Usman vs. Edwards fight? Who wins?

The post Leon Edwards Expects Title Shot In December appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.