Leon Edwards says Abu Dhabi 'perfect' for next UFC title defence
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards is targeting Abu Dhabi for his second title defence.
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The three fights we'd love to see happen at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi
Last Thursday, the UFC announced their return to Abu Dhabi later this year, with UFC 294 on October 21. While no bouts have been confirmed, we look at three clashes we’d like to see on the card come fight night at Etihad Arena.
Usman ‘not done’ with Edwards despite UFC 286 loss: ‘I’ll see him again’
Kamaru Usman came in brimming with confidence that he will reclaim his welterweight title at UFC 286. However, Leon Edwards proved that he wasn’t only a one-shot killer by clinically beating ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ en route to a majority decision win in their trilogy match, reports middleeasy.com.
Islam Makhachev calls for welterweight title bout with champion Leon Edwards in Abu Dhabi
Islam Makhachev is eyeing champ-champ status in Abu Dhabi later this year after calling out welterweight belt-holder Leon Edwards on Sunday.
Leon Edwards retains welterweight title with points win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286
Leon Edwards successfully defended his UFC welterweight title in London on Saturday night after emerging victorious from a gruelling five-round battle with a majority decision win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286.
UFC London: Leon Edwards retains welterweight title with decision victory over Kamaru Usman
Leon Edwards won the first defence of his world welterweight title by majority decision in his trilogy fight with Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in London.
Leon Edwards retains welterweight title with decision victory over Kamaru Usman
Leon Edwards won the first defence of his world welterweight title by majority decision in his trilogy fight with Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in London.
UFC 286 results: Leon Edwards defeats Kamaru Usman by decision
No last-minute kick was needed this time around. Leon Edwards offered up an offense filled with powerful leg kicks and scored the majority decision victory over Kamaru Usman to successfully defend the UFC welterweight title at UFC 286 in London on Saturday night. The scorecards read 48-46, 48-46 and 47-47.