MARCH 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
LEON EDWARDS WELTERWEIGHT
17 WIN •
3 LOSS •
- KO
WELTERWEIGHT
17 WIN
3 LOSS
- KO
Jorge Masvidal has 'insider information,' will get Leon Edwards title fight before Colby Covington after UFC 287 Jorge Masvidal intends to steal Colby Covington’s title shot against Leon Edwards with a highlight-reel performance at UFC 287.
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, March 21: Leon Edwards climbs P4P Leon Edwards maintained his No. 1 spot at welterweight while climbing the men’s P4P ladder after UFC 286.
MARCH 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Henry Cejudo: Colby Covington will beat UFC champ Leon Edwards, grind him out for five rounds Henry Cejudo thinks Colby Covington is a bad stylistic matchup for UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards.
MARCH 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Francis Ngannou: Injury prevented Kamaru Usman from training properly for Leon Edwards at UFC 286 Former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou hosted a UFC 286 watch party in Cameroon, where he gave his candid reaction to the main event.
MARCH 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ben Askren says Belal Muhammad most deserving of UFC title shot vs. Leon Edwards Based off of recent runs, Ben Askren thinks Belal Muhammad should be next in line for welterweight champion Leon Edwards.
MARCH 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Video: What stood out about Leon Edwards' win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286? The trilogy fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman looked nothing like their first two encounters.
MARCH 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Dana White Confirms Promotions Plans To Make Leon Edwards-Colby Covington Title Fight Following UFC 286 | Fightful News UFC President Dana White confirmed that former interim UFC welterweight champ, Colby Covington, will be current champ, Leon Edwards' next ch...
MARCH 20, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Daniel Cormier: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 4 could happen down the road Former UFC champion and analyst Daniel Cormier wouldn’t be surprised if Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman fight a fourth time down the line.
MARCH 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sean Shelby's Shoes: What should be next for Leon Edwards after UFC 286 title defense? Dana White wants to make Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington after UFC 286, but is that the right move? We play matchmaker for the champ.
MARCH 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Justin Gaethje rips Michael Bisping for 'biased' UFC 286 main event commentary for Leon Edwards Justin Gaethje is upset with Michael Bisping for his ‘biased’ commentary in the main event at UFC 286 in London.
MARCH 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
5 biggest takeaways from UFC 286: Leon Edwards' defiance toward Colby Covington and what it means to 'deserve' How much resistence will Leon Edwards and his team be willing to put up to get out of a Colby Covington fight? Some thoughts after UFC 286.
MARCH 19, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Leon Edwards doubts he'll fight Kamaru Usman again after UFC 286 win Welterweight champion Leon Edwards doesn’t think he’ll fight Kamaru Usman again following his trilogy win at UFC 286.
MARCH 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 286 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Leon Edwards gets maximum money Fighters from Saturday’s UFC 286 took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $266,500.
MARCH 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 286: Leon Edwards retains welterweight title by defeating Kamaru Usman by majority decision Leon Edwards retained his welterweight title by defeating Kamaru Usman by majority decision at UFC 286 on Saturday in London; I knew I could...
MARCH 19, 2023 • SKY.COM
Is Leon Edwards the next fighter to challenge Georges St-Pierre's status as the 170-pound G.O.A.T.? Leon Edwards proved that his victory over Kamaru Usman wasn't a fluke when he retained his welterweight title at UFC 286. But with a 7-year...
MARCH 19, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Birmingham bloodthirst: Edwards inspires Hadley to rapid UFC 286 win, Mokaev escapes gruesome kneebar Jake Hadley said he was inspired by fellow Birmingham brawler Leon Edwards after battering Malcolm Gordon in 61 seconds with a brutal body s...
MARCH 19, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Leon Edwards says Colby Covington next doesn't make sense: 'I don't get how he just slides in for the title shot' “I don’t get how he just slides in for the world title shot when there’s other guys in the division that have been active and fighting.”
MARCH 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dana White confirms Colby Covington next for UFC title shot vs. Leon Edwards: 'He deserves the fight' Following UFC 286, Dana White confirmed Colby Covington will get the next title shot at champion Leon Edwards.
MARCH 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Dana White confirms Colby Covington next for UFC title shot vs. Leon Edwards: 'He deserves the fight' Following UFC 286, Dana White confirmed Colby Covington will get the next title shot at champion Leon Edwards.
MARCH 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Colby Covington wants champ Leon Edwards at International Fight Week: 'It's time to come see the man' “I’m going to finish him on home soil in America, hopefully, International Fight Week in July. Let’s get this going.”
MARCH 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Leon Edwards defends UFC welterweight title Kamaru Usman employed his crisp standup and dominant wrestling game to control Leon Edwards and regain his UFC welterweight title.
MARCH 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
UFC 286 results: Leon Edwards overcomes point deduction, tops Kamaru Usman in trilogy rubber match Leon Edwards is still UFC welterweight champion after he defeated Kamaru Usman for the second time.
MARCH 19, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Twitter reacts to Leon Edwards' successful title defense at UFC 286 vs. Kamaru Usman Leon Edwards retained the welterweight title in the main event of UFC 286. Check out the reaction on social media.
MARCH 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 286 live fight updates, results, highlights from Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 Who will walk out of the O2 Arena as the UFC welterweight champion. The Sporting News will provide results and highlights from the trilogy f...
MARCH 18, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
UFC 286 play-by-play and live results Get live play-by-play and official results from Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 at UFC 286 in London.
MARCH 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
