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Dana White maintains Colby Covington will fight for UFC title next: ‘Leon Edwards didn’t fight for 2 years’

UFC president, Dana White is adamant that former interim welterweight titleholder, Colby Covington will challenge for undisputed division gold next, pointing to the fact current champion, Leon Edwards received his …read more

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Dana White suggests Leon Edwards doesn’t want to fight wrestler next amid rejection of Colby Covington clash

Dana White doubled down on his comment that Colby Covington would be the next man to challenge Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship.

After successfully defending his title at UFC …read more

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Dana White responds after Leon Edwards claims he won’t accept a fight with Colby Covington: “It’s going to be Colby next”

UFC President Dana White has responded after Leon Edwards claimed he would not accept a fight with Colby Covington next. After Edwards defeated Kamaru Usman in their trilogy fight at …read more

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Dana White responds to Leon Edwards' defiance toward Colby Covington: 'You're the guy'

SAN ANTONIO – UFC president Dana White says Leon Edwards has no choice but to fight Colby Covington next.
After White announced Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) as the next contender for …read more

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Leon Edwards takes big step up in the MMA pound-for-pound top 10

Edwards continues his rise after another win over Kamaru Usman, who takes a tumble in the ESPN men’s rankings. …read more

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Per ‘Insider Information,’ Masvidal Gets Edwards With Burns Win

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Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) Welterweight title picture is in disarray.
Leon Edwards proved to the world at UFC 286 this past …read more

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Dan Hardy discusses “depressing” atmosphere being at UFC event for first time since release: “It’s very much Putin’s Russia in there right now”

Former UFC commentator Dan Hardy had a couple of thoughts after attending UFC 286 last weekend. The card was headlined by a welterweight trilogy title clash between Leon Edwards and …read more

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Jorge Masvidal believes Kamaru Usman may have come back too soon after knockout loss to Leon Edwards

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Jorge Masvidal believes Kamaru Usman may have rushed back to action too soon following …read more

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MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Kamaru Usman plummets after Leon Edwards trilogy loss

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Welcome to the latest update to the MMA Fighting pound-for-pound rankings, where every month …read more

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Jorge Masvidal claims he will fight Leon Edwards in title clash following UFC 287: ‘I’ve got some insider information’

Former two-time undisputed UFC welterweight title challenger, Jorge Masvidal has claimed to be privy to some “insider information” ahead of his return to the Octagon next month against Gilbert Burns, …read more

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UFC 286 Technical Breakdown: Moves to Remember, part 2 (Main Event)

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We will continue with part two of our technical breakdown of UFC 286.
Main event: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman

I really enjoyed watching the …read more

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Posted on March 23, 2023, 3:16 pm By
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Jorge Masvidal has 'insider information,' will get Leon Edwards title fight before Colby Covington after UFC 287

Jorge Masvidal warns everyone not to go too crazy about the idea of Colby Covington getting the next title shot against Leon Edwards. At least not yet, anyway.
In the aftermath …read more

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Kamaru Usman tipped to regain title following UFC 286 loss: ‘He’s going to get it back’

Now that Kamaru Usman failed to reclaim the welterweight title in his trilogy bout with Leon Edwards at UFC 286, the Ultimate Fighting Championship remains without an African champion after …read more

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Video: Francis Ngannou reacts to Kamaru Usman loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 286: ‘I believe that he’s going to get it back’

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Kamaru Usman had Francis Ngannou’s full support at UFC 286.
The former UFC heavyweight champion and current free agent hosted a viewing party …read more

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Colby Covington takes aim at Ali Abdelaziz: “Fans do your research what type of person that guy is”

Colby Covington is taking aim at Ali Abdelaziz. It was just days ago that MMA manager, Ali Abdelaziz, suggested that ‘Chaos’ accepted being a back-up fighter for Leon Edwards (21-3 …read more

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Rankings Show: Leon Edwards’ place among the No One Believed All-Stars, plus MMA’s most overqualified bodyguard

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Not long ago, Leon Edwards was one of the most disrespected fighters in MMA.
Now he’s on …read more

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Posted on March 22, 2023, 4:46 pm By
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I got removed from rankings doing that - Edwards slams ‘Dana White privilege’

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UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards is still against Colby Covington’s title shot. On Saturday UFC …read more

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The MMA Hour with Khamzat Chimaev, Rafael Fiziev, Jay Hieron in studio, and Leon Edwards’ coach Dave Lovell at 1 p.m. ET

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The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life! Below is a rundown of Wednesday’s show, which begins at 1 p.m. ET …read more

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Teddy Atlas explains how Kamaru Usman’s “cloak of invincibility” was taken away in knockout loss to Leon Edwards

Legendary boxing coach Teddy Atlas has given his thoughts on how Leon Edwards was able to take away Kamaru Usman’s invincibility. Last weekend at UFC 285, Leon Edwards was able …read more

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Ben Askren shares his thoughts on the UFC’s complex welterweight title picture

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren has given his thoughts on the current state of the promotion’s welterweight title picture. Last weekend at UFC 285, Leon Edwards successfully retained the UFC …read more

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, March 21: Leon Edwards climbs P4P

Leon Edwards is still the UFC welterweight champion after UFC 286.
Defeating former champion Kamaru Usman in back-to-back bouts, Edwards recorded the first defense of the welterweight title in front of …read more

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Video: Aside from the main and co-main bouts, who shined brightest at UFC 286?

London was treated to a number of exciting moments and competitive battles throughout UFC 286.
The main event title fight rematch that saw Leon Edwards turn away Kamaru Usman for the …read more

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Injured? Ngannou Claims Usman ‘Didn’t Train’ For UFC 286

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Kamaru Usman wasn’t at his best going into his Leon Edwards trilogy, according to Francis Ngannou.
UFC 286 this past weekend …read more

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Chael Sonnen believes it would be “cruel” for Colby Covington to not receive UFC title shot in return: “Clearest number one contender in the sport”

Chael Sonnen believes Colby Covington has to be next for UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards. ‘Rocky’ returned to the octagon over the weekend in the main event of UFC 286. …read more

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Colby Covington warns Leon Edwards will be stripped of UFC title if he doesn’t fight him: “You’re a nobody”

UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington believes it would be wise for Leon Edwards to fight him. ‘Chaos’ has been out of the cage for over a year, last facing Jorge …read more

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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.
Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC), who weighed in as a backup for Edwards’ title defense …read more

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Francis Ngannou reveals Kamaru Usman did not train for UFC 286 against Leon Edwards due to injuries

Francis Ngannou claims Kamaru Usman wasn’t able to train for his UFC 286 trilogy match against Leon Edwards due to injuries. Usman was looking to reclaim the belt back after …read more

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Francis Ngannou: Injury prevented Kamaru Usman from training properly for Leon Edwards at UFC 286

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou had mixed feelings after watching Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards fight for the third time.
Ngannou hosted a UFC 286 watch party at his village in …read more

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Ben Askren says Belal Muhammad most deserving of UFC title shot vs. Leon Edwards

Based off recent runs, Ben Askren thinks Belal Muhammad should be next in line for UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards.
Muhammad (22-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) is unbeaten in his past nine …read more

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Kamaru Usman continues slide further down pound for pound rankings following UFC 286 decision loss

Kamaru Usman, who was once the UFC pound-for-pound number one fighter, has once again dropped down the ladder with the conclusion of his trilogy against Leon Edwards.

With all the marbles …read more

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Colby Covington warns Leon Edwards he will be stripped of UFC title if he refuses to fight him: ‘He’s a nobody’

Former interim UFC welterweight titleholder, Colby Covington has warned undisputed division champion, Leon Edwards against rejecting a summer fight with him next – claiming the Birmingham native will be stripped …read more

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Colby Covington warns Leon Edwards against declining title fight: ‘You don’t cross your boss’

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Colby Covington is advising Leon Edwards to not turn down a title fight with him.
Following Edwards’ majority …read more

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MMA Rankings: Who won the month of March — Jon Jones, Alexa Grasso, or Leon Edwards?

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In the ever-shifting MMA landscape, ranking the world’s greatest fighters might seem like a fool’s errand, but that’s exactly we’ve set out to …read more

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Video: Colby Covington's UFC welterweight title shot creates 'really messed-up situation'

To just about everyone’s surprise, Colby Covington weighed in as the backup fighter for the welterweight title fight between champion Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman this past weekend at UFC …read more

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Leon Edwards says Colby Covington is not getting the next title shot

UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has no intentions of fighting Colby Covington next despite UFC president Dana White saying Covington gets the next shot.

Covington officially weighed in during the UFC …read more

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Level Change Podcast: Edwards Prefers Masvidal Over Covington, UFC 286

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Episode 234 discussion: UFC 286 recap, Leon Edwards’ choice of next opponent doesn’t line up with the UFC’s choice, …read more

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Leon Edwards doesn’t expect to have a fourth fight with Kamaru Usman: “I’ll look towards more different fights”

UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards doesn’t anticipate that he’ll have a fourth fight against rival Kamaru Usman. Last Saturday night at UFC 286, Leon Edwards made a real statement. He …read more

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Colby Covington opens as betting favorite for potential title fight with Leon Edwards

UFC star Colby Covington has opened up as the betting favourite for a possible title showdown with Leon Edwards. Last weekend at UFC 286, Leon Edwards pulled off the most …read more

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Colby Covington opens as slight favorite over Leon Edwards in potential UFC title fight

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Colby Covington may be the challenger, but he still opened as the betting favorite over reigning UFC welterweight champion Leon …read more

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Video: What stood out about Leon Edwards' win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286?

Leon Edwards took the series from Kamaru Usman, winning the trilogy fight by majority decision to retain the welterweight title this past Saturday in the UFC 286 headliner at The …read more

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Daniel Cormier wouldn’t be surprised if Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman fight for a fourth time: “They are that much better than the rest of the division”

Daniel Cormier isn’t ruling out a fourth fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. On Saturday night in London, England, Edwards and Usman had their trilogy match at UFC 286. …read more

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Leon Edwards discusses gun-taunt to Kamaru Usman during UFC 286 introductions: “You’re not beating me tonight”

UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards wasn’t feeling the pressure on Saturday. Over the weekend, ‘Rocky’ returned to the octagon in the main event of UFC 286. In the headliner, Edwards …read more

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UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards says he will not accept a fight with Colby Covington next: “This Dana White privilege is definitely real”

UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards doesn’t plan on fighting Colby Covington next. ‘Rocky’ returned to the octagon over the weekend in the main event of UFC 286. The welterweight champion …read more

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Colby Covington unloads on “racist” Belal Muhammad for saying he’s getting a title shot because he’s white: “He should be kicked out of the UFC”

Colby Covington believes Belal Muhammad should be kicked out of the UFC after his recent comments. After UFC 286, Dana White announced Covington would be facing Leon Edwards next while …read more

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Leon Edwards dismisses Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC run: ‘This Dana White privilege is definitely real’

Leon Edwards, who successfully defended the UFC welterweight belt against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286, isn’t convinced that Khamzat Chimaev is deserving of a title shot. 

With a second-straight win over …read more

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Jon Anik defends Michael Bisping's UFC 286 commentary: 'The man has zero agenda nor any bias'

Jon Anik disagrees with Justin Gaethje’s criticism toward Michael Bisping following Saturday’s UFC 286 headliner.
Gaethje blasted Bisping’s “very unprofessional” commentary of the welterweight title trilogy bout between Leon Edwards and …read more

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What’s next for the stars of UFC 286?

The UFC returned to the O2 Arena in London, England on Saturday for UFC 286 which saw the welterweight title up for grabs. In the main event, Leon Edwards was …read more

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Colby Covington: ‘Leon Edwards is the biggest cheater I’ve ever seen’

Colby Covington weighed in and officially made championship weight during the UFC 286 weigh-ins as a backup for the main event between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. He sat …read more

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Francis Ngannou sends words of encouragement to Kamaru Usman following his UFC 286 loss to Leon Edwards: “You are a champion with or without a piece of metal my brother”

Francis Ngannou has sent words of encouragement to Kamaru Usman following his UFC 286 loss to Leon Edwards. UFC 286 took place this past weekend at The O2 Arena in …read more

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UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 - Unofficial Awards

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Get a unique rundown of all the trophies that should have …read more

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Bizzy Bites Back After Commentary Critique

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UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards defended his 170-pound title by out-pointing former division titleholder Kamaru Usman in …read more

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Nate Diaz claims he’s ‘Still king’ of the UFC welterweight division despite Leon Edwards’ win over Kamaru Usman

UFC welterweight veteran, Nate Diaz appears to be taking solace and a moral victory in his unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards back in 2021, claiming he is “still king” …read more

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Daniel Cormier: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 4 could happen down the road

Daniel Cormier wouldn’t be surprised if Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman fight a fourth time down the line.
Despite being deducted a point, Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) was able to retain …read more

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And New? Bookies Back ‘Chaos’ To Rout ‘Rocky’

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Reigning UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards successfully defended his 170-pound strap by defeating former division titleholder …read more

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The MMA Hour with Leon Edwards, Alexa Grasso, Muhammad Mokaev, Jack Shore, and Yanal Ashmoz at 1 p.m. ET

The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life! Below is a rundown of Monday’s show, which begins at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. …read more

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Covington? Masvidal? Muhammad? Welterweight champ Leon Edwards has plenty of options after UFC 286

The 170-pound division is deep, but what direction will the UFC choose for champion Leon Edwards? …read more

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Is ‘Rocky’ A ‘Dirty Fighter?’

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There were at least 13 fouls during the Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman title fight at UFC 286, most of …read more

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Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Kamaru Usman after UFC 286 title loss?

(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What should be next for Leon Edwards after UFC 286 title defense?)
Kamaru Usman has hit uncharted waters in his career after he failed to recapture …read more

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Sean Shelby's Shoes: What should be next for Leon Edwards after UFC 286 title defense?

(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Kamaru Usman after UFC 286 title loss?)
Leon Edwards validated his welterweight title reign in the UFC 286 main event when he defeated …read more

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UFC 286: Fights to make

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Justin Gaethje rips Michael Bisping for 'biased' UFC 286 main event commentary for Leon Edwards

LONDON – Justin Gaethje is unhappy not only with how the main event of UFC 286 was judged, but also with the way it was called on the broadcast.
The former …read more

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UFC 286 highlights video: Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman

Watch the UFC 286 highlights video and recap from Saturday’s UFC 286 main event between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman.

UFC 286 took place on Saturday, March 18, at …read more

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‘I’ll See Him Again’

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Even though Leon Edwards just sealed their trilogy series 2-1 with a win at UFC 286, Kamaru …read more

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5 biggest takeaways from UFC 286: Leon Edwards' defiance toward Colby Covington and what it means to 'deserve'

What mattered most at UFC 286 at The O2 in London? Here are a few post-fight musings … …read more

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Dana White on Teddy Atlas being told champions improve by 30 percent: “I believe it”

UFC President Dana White has responded to a tweet sent out by legendary boxing trainer Teddy Atlas just before the trilogy fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman started. Atlas …read more

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Dana White let ‘deserves’ do heavy lifting at UFC 286 post-fight press conference

Dana White said Colby Covington deserves a UFC welterweight title fight vs. Leon Edwards following UFC 286

Colby Covington doesn’t deserve a shot at Leon …read more

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Leon Edwards Ready to Move on From Kamaru Usman Rivalry After Trilogy Victory

Kamaru Usman believes he’ll see Leon Edwards in the Octagon again before all is said and done. …read more

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Leon Edwards doubts he'll fight Kamaru Usman again after UFC 286 win

LONDON – Leon Edwards thinks his rivalry with Kamaru Usman has come to an end.
The UFC welterweight champion doesn’t see himself fighting Usman (20-3 MMA, 15-2 UFC) again following their …read more

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Nate Diaz proclaims he is “still king” following Leon Edwards’ majority decision win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286

Leave it to Nate Diaz to have a very on-brand social media post following UFC 286. The headliner for UFC 286 featured a trilogy fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru …read more

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Dana White says Conor McGregor USADA situation in Jeff Novitzky's hands: 'I don't give a sh*t about any of that stuff anymore'

LONDON – Dana White met with the media following Saturday’s UFC 286 and gave his thoughts on a number of topics.
After welterweight champion Leon Edwards defended his title in a …read more

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Belal Muhammad vents his frustration after Dana White announces Colby Covington will be the next man to challenge Leon Edwards

Belal Muhammad is not happy with UFC President Dana White’s decision to lean towards Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington as the next UFC Welterweight Championship match. Covington was in attendance …read more

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Leon Edwards claims title fight with Colby Covington ‘Makes no sense’ following UFC 286 victory

Undisputed UFC welterweight champion, Leon Edwards has claimed that an immediate championship fight against former interim titleholder, Colby Covington simply makes no sense for him next, off the back of …read more

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Kamaru Usman says UFC 286 is not the end: 'I'm not done. I'll see him again'

In case there was question, Kamaru Usman isn’t done yet.
Following his UFC 286 loss to Leon Edwards on Satuday at The O2 Arena in London, Usman (20-3 MMA, 15-2 UFC) …read more

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UFC 286, The Morning After: ‘Rocky’ Rises To The Occasion

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Here’s what you may have missed! Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 was a great fight, headlining …read more

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UFC 286 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Leon Edwards gets maximum money

LONDON – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC 286 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $266,500.
The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under …read more

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White confirms Covington as Edwards’ next challenger, ‘Rocky’ disagrees

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Colby Covington is Leon Edwards’ next challenger according to Dana White, but the champ isn’t seeing the …read more

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UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 - Winners and Losers

Leon Edwards post-fight, leaving the octagon victorious in his trilogy bout against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 | Photo: Kieran Cleese’s/PA Images via Getty Images | Graphic: Bloody Elbow
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UFC 286: ‘Edwards vs Usman 3’ | 6th Round Post-Fight Show

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Zane Simon & Eddie Mercado are here to breakdown this weekend’s, March 18th, UFC 286: ‘Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3’ PPV …read more

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Kamaru Usman issues statement following his majority decision loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 286: “Wasn’t my night”

Kamaru Usman has issued a statement following his majority decision loss to Leon Edwards at tonight’s UFC 286 event in London. Usman (20-3 MMA) and Edwards (21-3 MMA) collided for …read more

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Leon Edwards def. Kamaru Usman at UFC 286: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Leon Edwards’ majority decision win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 at The O2 in London. (Photos by Per Haljestam, USA TODAY Sports) …read more

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Dana White: Colby Covington gets next title shot against Leon Edwards ‘no matter what happens’

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Colby Covington will get the next crack at Leon Edwards and the UFC welterweight title.
That’s according to Dana White, who …read more

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Leon Edwards says Colby Covington next doesn't make sense: 'I don't get how he just slides in for the title shot'

LONDON – Leon Edwards doesn’t think Colby Covington deserves the next title shot.
Welterweight champion Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) retained his title by defeating Kamaru Usman by majority decision in Saturday’s …read more

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White Confirms Edwards Vs. Covington Is Next

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The next fight to make is Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington for the undisputed UFC welterweight title. …read more

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UFC champion Leon Edwards reacts to news that he will fight Colby Covington next: “I don’t know how that makes sense”

UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has reacted to the news that he will be defending his title against Colby Covington next. Edwards (21-3 MMA) successfully defended his welterweight crown for …read more

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‘Gotta Beat The Champ!’ - Twitter Reacts To Edwards Vs. Usman

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Hear what fighters and fans had to say about Leon Edwards’ win over Kamaru Usman, which was much more competitive …read more

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Dana White confirms Colby Covington will challenge Leon Edwards for title after UFC 286: ‘He deserves the fight’

Dana White has confirmed that Colby Covington will be the recipient of yet another UFC welterweight title opportunity.

On Saturday night, Leon Edwards successfully defended his title against former titleholder Kamaru …read more

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UFC 286 takeaways: Leon Edwards makes good on his word; Justin Gaethje ready for his last title run

Welterweight champion Leon Edwards had a point to make at UFC 286, and he, along with Justin Gaethje, were emphatic in their statements. …read more

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Islam Makhachev calls for welterweight title fight with Leon Edwards after UFC 286: ‘I want him next’

Undisputed UFC lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has called for the opportunity to avenge his Dominance MMA stablemate, Kamaru Usman following his UFC 286 title trilogy rubber match loss to Leon …read more

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UFC 286 results: Leon Edwards overcomes point deduction, tops Kamaru Usman in trilogy rubber match

Leon Edwards defied the odds once again Saturday when he overcame a crucial point deduction to defeat Kamaru Usman for the second time in three head-to-head matchups.
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Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman UFC 286 official scorecard

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Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman’s third fight went down to the …read more

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UFC 286 highlight videos: Leon Edwards wins decision over Kamaru Usman to retain ww title

Leon Edwards won a majority decision over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 | Photo by Kieran Cleeves/PA Images via Getty Images

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Twitter reacts to Leon Edwards' successful title defense at UFC 286 vs. Kamaru Usman

The main event of UFC 286 at The O2 in London delivered.
Leon Edwards entered the octagon as the UFC welterweight champion for the first time in his career, and walked …read more

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‘And still’ - Pros react to Leon Edwards’ close win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286

Leon Edwards defeated Kamaru Usman at UFC 286. | Photo by Kieran Cleeves/PA Images via Getty Images

Leon Edwards defeated Kamaru Usman by majority decision. …read more

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Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 full fight video highlights

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Watch Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 full fight video highlights from UFC co-main event of UFC …read more

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Dana White reacts to ‘Edwards vs. Usman 3’, confirms Colby Covington will receive next title shot

UFC President Dana White has shared his reaction to ‘Edwards vs. Usman 3’, this while confirming Colby Covington will get the next title shot. Leon Edwards (21-3 MMA) and Kamaru …read more

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Colby Covington wants champ Leon Edwards at International Fight Week: 'It's time to come see the man'

LONDON – Colby Covington is eyeing welterweight champion Leon Edwards for a July showdown.
Covington was in attendance for Edwards’ (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) majority decision win over Kamaru Usman (20-3 MMA, …read more

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Leon Edwards retains title, defeats Kamaru Usman in debated majority decision win – UFC 286 Highlights

Leon Edwards remains the undisputed UFC welterweight champion off the back of tonight’s UFC 286 headliner with former titleholder and three-time opponent, Kamaru Usman — defeating the Auchi native in …read more

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Pros react after Leon Edwards defeats Kamaru Usman at UFC 286

Tonight’s UFC 286 event in London was headlined by a welterweight title fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. Edwards (21-3 MMA) had entered the contest sporting a ten-fight winning …read more

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UFC fighters react to Leon Edwards defending title against Kamaru Usman

The third fight between champion Leon Edwards and former champion Kamaru Usman was said to be the settling of the score. Each person had a win over the other and …read more

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UFC 286 Results: Leon Edwards defeats Kamaru Usman (Highlights)

Tonight’s UFC 286 event in London is headlined by a welterweight title fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. Edwards (20-3 MMA) will enter the contest on a ten-fight winning …read more

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