L. Edwards at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
Once again left aside in the welterweight (under 77,1kg) title fight, Leon edwards he did not hide his dissatisfaction with Ultimate. The English fighter criticized the rematch granted to Colby covington and accused the company of not wanting to see him competing for the world title. The statement was made in an interview with 'MMA Fighting'.
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“It has been six years since my last defeat. Colby (Covington) was defeated by the champion, he fought against Woodley, the fight ended due to injury, he was out for more than a year and will have another chance at the title. I have nine wins in a row and they say, “He needs one more.” Every time, it's another one. I think they're trying to beat me, but I can't lose. I truly believe I will be the next world champion. They're trying to hold me back from this, but it's coming. I really believe that,” Edwards said.
The welterweight belt will be contested for the second time between Kamaru Usman e Colby covington. In the first duel, in December 2019, the Nigerian defended his title by knocking out the controversial North American in the fifth round. The fight will take place at UFC 268, scheduled for November 6th.
Number three in the division's ranking, Edwards has been defeated since December 2015. On that occasion, the Englishman was defeated by the then prospect Kamaru Usman. The 30-year-old fighter has a record in MMA of 19 triumphs, three setbacks and one 'no-contest' (fight without result).
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