Dana says Edwards needs one more fight before challenging for welterweight belt

D. White at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC

One of the highlights of the welterweight division (up to 77kg.), Leon edwards He may have to fight one more time to guarantee a possible title shot in the division. In a post-UFC 265, the president of Ultimate, Dana White, justified that the Englishman's low frequency of appearances hinders him from a possible chance at the title.

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“It probably (seems to be) a good idea (to perform one more time before the title fight). I mean, the guy fought once in the last two years.” White said.

In a sequence of ten fights without losing, nine victories and one 'no result' fight, Edwards occupies third place in the welterweight division – behind only Gilbert Durinho, Colby covington and the champion Kamaru Usman. The Englishman last performed in June 2021, when he won Nate diaz in the unanimous decision of the judges.

Professional since 2011, Leon has also defeated names like Vincent Luque, Donald Cerrone, Gunnar Nelson and Rafael dos Anjos, And Nate diaz in his last fight. He has also faced the welterweight champion (under 77kg.) Kamaru Usman, but was overcome in the judges' decision. In total, there are 23 fights, with 19 triumphs, three setbacks and one unsuccessful fight.