Leon Edwards News
Michael Bisping ponders idea of Leon Edwards vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310: "You’re right back in the title conversation"
Fernando Quiles - November 6, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping believes Leon Edwards would be a good option to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov next. Rakhmonov is hoping for an interim welterweight title fight at UFC 310. He was initially set to challenge Belal Muhammad for the UFC Welterweight Championship. Plans changed when Muhammad suffered a bone infection in his foot.
Chael Sonnen calls Jorge Masvidal "Thirsty" after recent Leon Edwards callout
Curtis Calhoun - September 24, 2024
Chael Sonnen is at it again with his jabs toward Jorge Masvidal after the former BMF champion’s recent callout for a possible UFC return. Masvidal wants to re-sign with the UFC after retiring from the promotion last year following UFC 287. In what many anticipated was his UFC swan song, he lost to Gilbert Burns by unanimous decision.
Jorge Masvidal targets Leon Edwards for UFC return: "I will whoop your f*cking ass"
Fernando Quiles - September 23, 2024
Jorge Masvidal continues to push for a proper fight with Leon Edwards. Fans haven’t forgotten the backstage incident between “Gamebred” and “Rocky” back in 2019. Both men emerged victorious on the UFC London card before running into each other. Masvidal exchanged words with Edwards during a post-fight interview. Edwards was approached by Masvidal, who landed punches on him and drew blood as a result.
Belal Muhammad explains why he continues to mock Leon Edwards: "I am just better than you"
Josh Evanoff - September 11, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is happy to kick Leon Edwards while he’s down. ‘Remember The Name’ and ‘Rocky’ clashed earlier this summer in the main event of UFC 304 in Manchester. The bout was their first time in the cage with each other since their meeting in March 2021. That night in the UFC Apex saw Leon Edwards outstrike Belal Muhammad early, but an eye poke led to a no-contest.
Gilbert Burns explains why he wasn't surprised Belal Muhammad beat Leon Edwards: "Cannot deny him"
Cole Shelton - September 2, 2024
Gilbert Burns wasn’t surprised that Belal Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards to become the welterweight champion. Burns fought Muhammad back at UFC 288 in May of 2023 in a No. 1 contender bout. The Brazilian ended up losing by decision, and after the fight, Muhammad held out for over a year to get the title shot against Leon Edwards at UFC 304.
Belal Muhammad says he might've retired with a loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 304
Curtis Calhoun - August 13, 2024
If his rematch with Leon Edwards went differently, UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad would’ve considered walking away from fighting altogether. Muhammad dethroned Edwards by unanimous decision to win the UFC welterweight title at UFC 304 last month. After a long unbeaten streak in the Octagon, Muhammad capped it off with a title win, ending Edwards’s impressive championship reign.
Belal Muhammad reacts following “back injury” claims made by Leon Edwards’ coach: “He’s a joke”
Susan Cox - August 5, 2024
UFC champion Belal Muhammad is reacting following ‘back injury’ claims made by the coach of Leon Edwards. It was just last month at UFC 304 that saw Belal Muhammad (24-3 MMA) defeat Leon Edwards (22-4 MMA) to become the new UFC welterweight champion.
Kamaru Usman believes Belal Muhammad copied his blueprint to defeat Leon Edwards at UFC 304
Harry Kettle - August 3, 2024
Former UFC champion Kamaru Usman believes Belal Muhammad copied his blueprint to defeat Leon Edwards. Last weekend, Belal Muhammad shocked the world. He dominated Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC 304 and captured the UFC welterweight championship. It marks the conclusion of an incredible journey to the top of the division, and now, it’s a case of seeing whether or not he can keep hold of it.
Leon Edwards's coach reveals he entered UFC 304 with a significant back injury: "He couldn't wrestle"
Curtis Calhoun - July 30, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards wasn’t at his physical best entering the fight with Belal Muhammad at UFC 304. Edwards lost the UFC welterweight title to Muhammad in the UFC 304 main event on Saturday in Manchester. It was the first fight he’s lost since a 2015 defeat to Kamaru Usman.
Colby Covington reacts after Belal Muhammad dethrones Leon Edwards at UFC 304: “He just doesn’t have that hunger anymore”
Susan Cox - July 30, 2024
Former interim welterweight title holder Colby Covington is reacting after Belal Muhammad dethroned Leon Edwards at UFC 304. The main event at UFC 304 last Saturday night saw Belal Muhammad (24-3 MMA) defeat Leon Edwards (22-4 MMA) by unanimous decision to become the new UFC welterweight champion.
What's next for the stars of UFC 304?
Cole Shelton - July 29, 2024
The UFC was in Manchester, England on Saturday for a solid UFC 304 card, that saw an undisputed and an interim title on the line. In the main event, Leon Edwards was looking to defend his welterweight title for the third time as he took on Belal Muhammad in a rematch of their 2021 fight which ended in a No Contest. The co-main event saw Tom Aspinall defending his interim heavyweight title in a rematch against Curtis Blaydes.
Leon Edwards promises to regain welterweight title in first statement after UFC 304 loss: "I will get this back in blood"
Josh Evanoff - July 29, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards will be back. ‘Rocky’ returned to the octagon on Saturday night in Manchester. The bout was Leon Edwards’ first since defeating Colby Covington in December, and he faced the rising Belal Muhammad. The two had previously competed back in March 2021, fighting to a no-contest due to an eye poke from the British fighter.
Watch | Israel Adesanya’s live reaction to Belal Muhammad's win over Leon Edwards at UFC 304: “What a story!”
Susan Cox - July 29, 2024
Israel Adesanya’s live reaction to Belal Muhammad’s win over Leon Edwards at UFC 304 has been posted to social media. UFC 304 took place this past Saturday, July 27th at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England.
Photo | Belal Muhammad mocks Leon Edwards following UFC 304 title win: “I’ll give him a rematch in three years”
Harry Kettle - July 29, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has mocked Leon Edwards in the wake of his victory at UFC 304. Last weekend at UFC 304, Belal Muhammad shocked the world. He defeated Leon Edwards in emphatic fashion, winning the UFC welterweight championship in the process. He predicted it would happen and, ultimately, he was right.
Leon Edwards says timing of UFC 304 title fight against Belal Muhammad threw him off, eyes another fight in 2024
Fernando Quiles - July 28, 2024
Leon Edwards has lost the UFC Welterweight Championship, and admits the timing of UFC 304 threw him off. Edwards shared the Octagon with Belal Muhammad in hopes of securing his third successful title defense. It wasn’t meant to be as Belal utilized effective grappling and pressure to dethrone “Rocky.”
UFC CEO Dana White reacts to Belal Muhammad defeating Leon Edwards, responds to the idea of an immediate rematch
Fernando Quiles - July 28, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White didn’t find Belal Muhammad’s welterweight title win over Leon Edwards to be entertaining. In the main event of UFC 304, Belal challenged Edwards for the 170-pound gold this past Saturday night in Manchester, England. Muhammad wasn’t fazed by the crowd and he ended up having the grappling performance of his career.
UFC 304 Results: Belal Muhammad defeats Leon Edwards (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 304 results, including the welterweight title fight between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad. Edwards (22-3 MMA) and Muhammad (23-3 MMA) first met back in March of 2021 where the end result was a no-contest ruling due to an accidental eye poke.
UFC 304: ‘Edwards vs. Muhammad 2’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2024
The Octagon returns to Manchester for tonight’s UFC 304 event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad. Edwards (22-3 MMA) and Muhammad (23-3 MMA) first met back in March of 2021 where the end result was a no-contest ruling due to an accidental eye poke.