Same feelings for the incident with Muhammad, Edwards rules out another fight with his rival

L. Edwards (left) and B. Muhammad (right) listen to the official announcement of the ‘I didn't answer' at the UFC Las Vegas 21. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Even shaken by the unexpected outcome in the main fight of the UFC Las Vegas 21, held this Saturday (13), in the United States, Leon edwards doesn't see the need for a rematch against Belal Muhammad |. After a ‘I didn't answer’ occurred as a result of a finger poke in the eye of the North American, the Englishman understands the duel as a ‘turned page’. In a press conference after the show, the welterweight (under 77kg) spoke about the subject.

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“I don’t feel like I need to face him again. I only faced him because other guys didn't want to fight me. I was clearly winning the fight. I need to move on. (…) I’m on the way to a great fight”, stated the fighter.

Current number three in the ranking of the group led by Kamaru Usman, Edwards had not performed since July 2019. Initially, the Englishman would exchange forces against Khamzat Shimaev, but the Swede left the event due to the consequences of Covid-19.

In order not to waste the preparation period, Leon agreed to face Muhammad, who is ranked 13th. In the confrontation, however, there was no balance in the opening five minutes, when Edwards was left against his rival.

At the same press conference, Leon stated that he deserves to fight for the belt next. Even without winning this weekend, the Englishman reached the mark of nine appearances without defeat.