When Leon Edwards steps into the octagon at UFC 278 on Saturday night in Salt Lake City, Utah, he'll look to put the capstone on a long and winding road that led him from defeat to Kamaru Usman to a shot at victory over the same man, with UFC championship gold on the line.
Champ Kamaru Usman flies in style. Leon Edwards eyeballs American groceries. Luke Rockhold recovers from a road trip. Paulo Costa is motivated by his opponent.
Leon Edwards takes a swing with his team. Champ Kamaru Usman gets energy from his brother, a fellow Ultimate Fighter. Alexandr Romanov gets gritty in training. Jose Aldo and Paulo Costa travel from Brazil. Luke Rockhold acclimates Park City-style.
Luke Rockhold supports teammate Chito Vera’s main event in San Diego. Champ Kamaru Usman hones his skills, then watches the fights with his training partner, Justin Gaethje. Leon Edwards lands in Salt Lake.
The welterweight title fight between reigning champion Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards finally has a date and location.
Gilbert Burns has his eyes on the competition in the UFC's welterweight division, and said that England's Leon Edwards has the skills needed to dethrone Kamaru Usman in what he's calling a "very close fight."
English welterweight contender Leon Edwards has been fighting for recognition in the UFC's welterweight division for a few years now. But finally, his title shot appears to have arrived.
The UFC's final pay-per-view event of 2021 boasts two title fights, plus a grudge match two years in the making. Check out the event promo right here...
One of the biggest simmering grudge matches is all set to finally take place inside the octagon as Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal have agreed to face off at UFC 269.