Undisputed UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman maintains former-foe, Colby Covington made as he put it, a "huge mistake" in his refusal to take a short-notice March 13th. headlining spot against fellow contender, Leon Edwards. Usman, who is fresh from his third successful title retention, knocked back former Sanford MMA teammate, Gilbert Burns at UFC 258 a fortnight ago, … [Read more...] about Kamaru Usman claims Colby Covington made ‘huge mistake’ turning down Leon Edwards fight
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Report – Leon Edwards, Belal Muhammad meet at UFC Vegas 21 in main event slot
Leon 'Rocky' Edwards is slated to remain on the March 13th. UFC Vegas 21 card following the recent withdrawal of three-time scheduled foe, Khamzat Chimaev -- as he draws short-notice replacement, Belal 'Remember The Name' Muhammad in a headlining tilt. Edwards, who was briefly linked to a short-notice matchup against former interim titleholder, Colby Covington, failed to see … [Read more...] about Report – Leon Edwards, Belal Muhammad meet at UFC Vegas 21 in main event slot
Dana White: We’re looking at Colby Covington vs. Leon Edwards next
Following uber-prospect, Khamzat Chimaev's withdrawal from a UFC Vegas 21 headliner on March 13th. against Leon Edwards, the promotion is now reportedly exploring the possibility of pairing Edwards with former interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington. Swedish-born talent, Chimaev was scheduled to headline the UFC Apex facility event against surging Birmingham … [Read more...] about Dana White: We’re looking at Colby Covington vs. Leon Edwards next
Leon Edwards open to March 13th. matchups with Jorge Masvidal, Colby Covington, or Nate Diaz
Following the cancellation of his UFC Vegas 21 headliner on March 13th. against Khamzat Chimaev, surging welterweight challenger, Leon Edwards has noted his interest in remaining on the card -- calling for potential matchups against Jorge Masvidal, Colby Covington, or even Nate Diaz. Team Renegade BJJ & MMA mainstay, Edwards has been out of action since UFC Fight Night … [Read more...] about Leon Edwards open to March 13th. matchups with Jorge Masvidal, Colby Covington, or Nate Diaz
Report – Khamzat Chimaev out of UFC Vegas 21 headliner with Leon Edwards on March 13th.
Well, it won't prove to be third time lucky for a much-anticipated welterweight pairing of surging perennial contender, Leon Edwards and the captivating emerging challenger, Khamzat Chimaev. According to a report from ESPN MMA reporter, Brett Okamoto tonight, Chechen-born finisher, Chimaev has once more been forced to withdraw from a matchup with Team Renagade BJJ & MMA … [Read more...] about Report – Khamzat Chimaev out of UFC Vegas 21 headliner with Leon Edwards on March 13th.