L. Edwards (photo) has not fought since July 2019. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
For more than two years waiting for a title fight at welterweight (up to 77kg.), Leon edwards He is closer than ever to realizing his dream. In an interview with 'BT Sport', the president of Ultimate, Dana White, confirmed that the Englishman will fight for the title, if he wins Belal Muhammad | No. UFC Las Vegas 21, this Saturday (13). The combatant will be one of the protagonists of the last clash of the show.
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“100% (confirmed),” White said when asked about Edwards’ next step if he tests positive over the weekend.
Current number three in the ranking led by Kamaru Usman, Leon has been one of the main names in the division for years. With eight consecutive victories, the Englishman hasn't known what it's like to lose since meeting the champion himself, in 2015, when the Nigerian didn't yet hold the title.
Initially, Edwards was scheduled to face the company's new 'phenomenon', Khamzat Shimaev. The clash, however, ended up being postponed twice, until it was officially cancelled, when the Swede suffered from Covid-19 and interrupted his career indefinitely.
With the intention of making history and taking a leap towards the top 5 in the category, Belal Muhammad | He didn't shy away and accepted the challenge of exchanging forces with Edwards. The North American, however, will not have a full training period, as he last played in February, when he crashed Dhiego Lima, UFC 258.
At 29 years old, Leon, who has not performed since 2019, has a record with 21 commitments as a professional in MMA. The athlete has 18 triumphs and three setbacks. Muhammad, 32, has the same trajectory as his rival, with the same number of victories and defeats.
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