MAY 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
LEON EDWARDS WELTERWEIGHT
17 WIN •
3 LOSS •
- KO
WELTERWEIGHT
17 WIN
3 LOSS
- KO
Henry Cejudo likes Conor McGregor's chances vs. UFC champ Leon Edwards over Michael Chandler Do you think Conor McGregor has a better shot at beating Leon Edwards or Michael Chandler?
Henry Cejudo likes Conor McGregor's chances vs. UFC champ Leon Edwards over Michael Chandler Do you think Conor McGregor has a better shot at beating Leon Edwards or Michael Chandler?
MAY 30, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Santiago Ponzinibbio impressed by UFC champ Leon Edwards' evolution, picks him to beat Colby Covington UFC Español commentator and fellow welterweight Santiago Ponzinibbio shares his prediction for Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington.
MAY 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
With Bellator title shot in hand, Fabian Edwards motivated by brother Leon's UFC champion status Fabian Edwards says he and his brother, UFC champ Leon Edwards, “are trying to go down as legends” together.
MAY 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Nate Diaz: 'Great fighter' Leon Edwards deserves to hold UFC title for a long time Nate Diaz has nothing but praise for former opponent and UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards.
MAY 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kamaru Usman sees Khamzat Chimaev as logical next opponent, eyes fourth Leon Edwards fight Kamaru Usman hopes a win over Khamzat Chimaev would lead to another chance to reclaim the UFC welterweight title.
MAY 2, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Kamaru Usman 'falling in love with the sport again' after second loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 286 Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman’s motivation hasn’t wavered after he dropped two straight for the first time in his career.
MAY 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Stephen Thompson inspired by 'predominantly a striker' Leon Edwards being UFC champion Stephen Thompson is excited to see a striker atop the UFC welterweight division.
APRIL 20, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Leon Edwards Q&A on His Rough Childhood, Title Bouts With Kamaru Usman and More ‘It was a great trilogy, but I’ve put it behind me.’
APRIL 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Leon Edwards reveals he won't fight in London, targets UFC 294 October card in Abu Dhabi instead Leon Edwards doesn’t plan on competing in London this summer against Colby Covington for the next defense of his UFC welterweight title.
APRIL 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Leon Edwards reveals he won't fight in London, targets UFC 294 October card in Abu Dhabi instead Leon Edwards doesn’t plan on competing in London this summer against Colby Covington for the next defense of his UFC welterweight title.
APRIL 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Darren Till predicts Khamzat Chimaev becomes UFC welterweight champ, but sees Leon Edwards as his toughest test “I actually think Leon could be his toughest fight. Just because of his takedown defense and his striking.”
APRIL 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Darren Till predicts Khamzat Chimaev becomes UFC welterweight champ, but sees Leon Edwards as his toughest test “I actually think Leon could be his toughest fight. Just because of his takedown defense and his striking.”
APRIL 10, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Jorge Masvidal: Leon Edwards my biggest fight 'unless Conor McGregor's b*tchass came to 170' “Unless Conor’s b*tchass came to 170, but that midget ain’t coming up to fight me. It goes without saying, me and Leon sell pay-per-views.”
APRIL 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington Targeted For UFC 291 In July | Fightful News UFC welterweight champion, Leon Edwards, and former interim champ, Colby Covington, are scheduled to headline UFC 291 on July 22.
MARCH 31, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Colby Covington vows to wear out UFC champ Leon Edwards, 'break his will' when they fight Colby Covington expects to drown Leon Edwards when they fight for Edwards’ UFC welterweight title.
MARCH 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Colby Covington vows to wear out UFC champ Leon Edwards, 'break his will' when they fight Colby Covington expects to drown Leon Edwards when they fight for Edwards’ UFC welterweight title.
MARCH 29, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Dana White responds to Leon Edwards' defiance toward Colby Covington: 'You're the guy' UFC president Dana White responds to champ Leon Edwards claiming he’ll decline a fight with Colby Covington if offered.
MARCH 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jorge Masvidal has 'insider information,' will get Leon Edwards title fight before Colby Covington after UFC 287 Jorge Masvidal intends to steal Colby Covington’s title shot against Leon Edwards with a highlight-reel performance at UFC 287.
MARCH 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, March 21: Leon Edwards climbs P4P Leon Edwards maintained his No. 1 spot at welterweight while climbing the men’s P4P ladder after UFC 286.
MARCH 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Henry Cejudo: Colby Covington will beat UFC champ Leon Edwards, grind him out for five rounds Henry Cejudo thinks Colby Covington is a bad stylistic matchup for UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards.
MARCH 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Francis Ngannou: Injury prevented Kamaru Usman from training properly for Leon Edwards at UFC 286 Former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou hosted a UFC 286 watch party in Cameroon, where he gave his candid reaction to the main event.
MARCH 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ben Askren says Belal Muhammad most deserving of UFC title shot vs. Leon Edwards Based off of recent runs, Ben Askren thinks Belal Muhammad should be next in line for welterweight champion Leon Edwards.
MARCH 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
