Leon Edwards News
Leon Edwards discusses the recent struggles of fellow countryman Darren Till: “I feel like he's a little bit loose with what he's doing”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 29, 2023
UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards has opined on Darren Till struggling to get back in the win column. Till has found himself on a three-fight losing streak. He hasn’t earned a victory inside the Octagon since November 2019. Till’s most recent bout took place at UFC 282 back in December 2022. “The Gorilla” was submitted by Dricus du Plessis in the third round. The bout earned “Fight of the Night” honors.
Leon Edwards says Conor McGregor needs "a good win" before challenging for his welterweight title
Lewis Simpson - January 24, 2023
Leon Edwards says Conor McGregor needs “a good win” before being granted an opportunity to challenge for his welterweight title. The welterweight champion is more than happy to entertain a fight with the Irishman in the future, especially after the significant muscle mass he has attained. It looks like the 170lbs division may be McGregor’s new home.
Leon Edwards admits he's rooting for Jorge Masvidal to secure title shot: "He just keeps losing so it’s hard to make the fight make sense"
Josh Evanoff - January 17, 2023
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards is rooting for Jorge Masvidal’s success. ‘Gamebred’ has been out of action since his clash with Colby Covington last March at UFC 272. In that outing, Masvidal was dominated, losing by a lopsided unanimous decision. Weeks following the incident, he reportedly assaulted ‘Chaos’ in a Miami bar. He’s currently facing several charges in connection to the incident.
Dana White confirms Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 for UFC 286 and announces lightweight co-main event
Cole Shelton - January 14, 2023
Leon Edwards will get to defend his welterweight title on home turf. After Edwards became the UFC’s new welterweight champion back in August with a fifth-round KO over Kamaru Usman, White was adamant about having ‘Rocky’ defend the strap in England. The promotion then officially made UFC 286 in London, England but speculation began that Usman was dealing with a hand injury and he wouldn’t be able to fight on March 18.
Chael Sonnen believes Leon Edwards should make the UFC find him "the easiest opponent" to fight if Kamaru Usman is out
Cole Shelton - January 3, 2023
Chael Sonnen thinks Leon Edwards should try and get an easier matchup if Kamaru Usman is out. Edwards was expected to headline UFC 286 in March against Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title. Yet, rumors have come out that Usman is dealing with a hand injury and was recently seen with a cast on it.
Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards trilogy in doubt for UFC 286 as the former champ continues to nurse a hand injury
Susan Cox - January 2, 2023
The Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards trilogy fight is in doubt for UFC 286 as the former champ continues to nurse a hand injury. UFC 286 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 18th at the O2 Arena in London, England.
Belal Muhammad reveals he's willing to face Leon Edwards in street-fight rematch: "We can show out there too"
Josh Evanoff - December 27, 2022
UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad is willing to face Leon Edwards in the cage, or the street. ‘Remember the Name’ is fresh off his bout with Sean Brady at UFC 280 in October. There, Muhammad moved his unbeaten streak to nine fights by knockout. In the process, he also handed Brady his first-ever professional defeat.
Conor McGregor praises Leon Edwards for knockout of Kamaru Usman: “This is EVERYTHING of the year!”
Harry Kettle - December 22, 2022
Conor McGregor has once again heaped praise on Leon Edwards for his UFC 278 knockout win over Kamaru Usman. If there’s one thing Conor McGregor understands in this world, it’s mixed martial arts. The Irishman is a former two-weight UFC champion and in addition to that, he’s the biggest star the sport has ever seen.
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 Jr. - 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.