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Dana White Announces Leon Edwards – Khamzat Chimaev Fight
By FCF Staff
Following the recent news that Leon Edwards had been removed from the UFC’s welterweight ranks due to inactivity, Dana White’s announced the contender will face rising star, Khamzat Chimaev next.
During a recent episode of ‘The Jim… Read More
Leon Edwards Calls Out “Tree Stump” Gilbert Burns For New, UFC 256 Headliner
By FCF Staff
Following the news that the December 12th, Kamaru Usman – Gilbert Burns fight has been postponed, Leon Edwards has challenged ‘Durinho’ to battle at the event.
Burns was scheduled to fight the welterweight champ at UFC 256,… Read More
Leon Edwards Questions UFC For Not Speaking Out Against Colby Covington’s “Racist” Comments
By FCF Staff
Following comments from Colby Covington, in which he disparaged Kamaru Usman’s background and the Black Lives Matter movement, Leon Edwards is blasting the UFC and ESPN for not speaking out.
Covington faced Tyron Woodley in the main… Read More
Stephen Thompson Calls Out Leon Edwards “With All Due Respect”
By FCF Staff
Stephen Thompson apparently had never called out someone on Twitter, but recently “Wonderboy” changed that by challenging Leon Edwards.
The 37-year-old Thompson (15-4-1) hasn’t fought since last November, when he outscored Vicent Luque for the decision win.… Read More
Leon Edwards Blasts “Journeyman” Jorge Masvidal Again
By FCF Staff
Leon Edwards has been trying to secure a fight with Jorge Masvidal, ever since their well documented backstage altercation in 2019. Now the welterweight contender has stepped up his verbal attacks on Masvidal, and he’s claiming the fighter’s… Read More
Leon Edwards Reports he Was Offered Title Shot Before Gilbert Burns
By FCF Staff
On Tuesday, the UFC announced that Gilbert Burns is going to challenge welterweight champ Kamaru Usman next. But, since that news broke, Leon Edwards has reported he was offered the fight first.
Burns has been booked to… Read More
Leon Edwards Outlines Conditions For Next Fight
By FCF Staff
After having a scheduled fight with Tyron Woodley fall through last month, Leon Edwards has outlined his conditions for his next booking.
Edwards was scheduled to fight the former welterweight champ at UFC London on March 21st.… Read More
Stephen Thompson Outlines Why He’d Prefer to Fight Leon Edwards Over Colby Covington
By FCF Staff
Stephen Thompson is hoping to secure a match-up with a top-five ranked welterweight for his next bout, and recently “Wonderboy” outlined why he’d prefer to face Leon Edwards over Colby Covington.
Thompson (15-4-1) is coming off a… Read More
Leon Edwards Takes Verbal Jab at Tyron Woodley, Following Comment About Fighting Colby Covington
By FCF Staff
Leon Edwards and Tyron Woodley are no longer fighting this weekend, as a result of UFC London being canceled. But, it looks like Woodley has moved his focus to a showdown with Colby Covington next, and Edwards… Read More
Leon Edwards Confirms Tyron Woodley Bout is Off
By FCF Staff
With the UFC’s March 21st card no longer set to take place in London, England, Leon Edwards has announced that he’s no longer fighting Tyron Woodley on Saturday as a result.
Despite the ongoing, coronavirus epidemic, the… Read More
UFC London: Tyron Woodley Points to Win Over Darren Till as Leon Edwards Fight Nears
By FCF Staff
Tyron Woodley is preparing to fight Leon Edwards in March, and he’s reminding people of what he did to the last, surging British welterweight he faced.
Edwards has been booked to fight the former champ on March… Read More
Report: Tyron Woodley vs. Leon Edwards Planned For UFC London
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to build out its spring schedule, as it’s being reported that a bout between Tyron Woodley and Leon Edwards is planned.
The welterweight contenders are expected to fight at the UFC’s March 28th event… Read More
Leon Edwards: Jorge Masvidal & Ben Askren Are “Amateur”
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal electrified the MMA world at UFC 239 by knocking out Ben Askren in just 5 seconds. But, following Leon Edwards’ win at UFC Sacramento, the welterweight blasted the abilities of both Askren and Masvidal.
Edwards… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Responds to Leon Edwards’ Callout
By FCF Staff
Leon Edwards is pushing for a bout with rival Jorge Masvidal next, following his win at UFC San Antonio, but “Gamebred” has another fight in mind.
After Edwards worked his way to an impressive, decision win over Rafael… Read More
UFC San Antonio: Leon Edwards Bests Rafael dos Anjos
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC San Antonio, which saw Leon Edwards record a unanimous decision win over fellow welterweight contender, Rafael dos Anjos.
Edwards outscored the former lightweight champ with punches, elbows and some well-timed… Read More
UFC San Antonio Weigh-in Results: Rafael dos Anjos & Leon Edwards Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC San Antonio, which will feature Rafael dos Anjos taking on fellow welterweight contender Leon Edwards in the main event.
Both fighters came in at 171 pounds for the contest, and… Read More
UFC San Antonio: Leon Edwards Believes Win Over Rafael dos Anjos Should Deliver Title Shot
By FCF Staff
After going undefeated since Leon Edwards lost to Kamaru Usman back in 2015, the British welterweight is hoping to lock-up a rematch with the champ, by defeating Rafael dos Anjos later this month.
Edwards (17-3) is booked… Read More
Fabian Edwards Says Fans Will Have to “Respect” Brother Leon Edwards, When he “Smokes” RDA
By FCF Staff
Leon Edwards may not be a household name in combat sports yet, but his brother Fabian says fans will need to respect “Rocky”, if he beats Rafael dos Anjos next month.
On account of a seven-fight winning streak,… Read More
Rafael dos Anjos to Battle Leon Edwards Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like Rafael dos Anjos is going to face Leon Edwards next, after the latter claimed the former lightweight champ had turned down the bout.
Dos Anjos and Edwards are going to fight at the UFC’s… Read More