Leon Edwards is chasing redemption in London this weekend.
The previous UFC welterweight champion noticed his close to decade-long undefeated streak shattered by outdated rival Belal Muhammad in the principle occasion of the organisation’s occasion in Manchester, England final summer time — surrendering his 170-pound title in a combat which passed off at round 6am native time to accommodate the USA viewers.
This time round, on Saturday evening at The O2 Area in London, Edwards has an opportunity to erase the reminiscences of his final combat in a bid to get again into the win column as he seeks to place himself as soon as once more within the title discuss within the UFC’s welterweight fold.
His opponent on Saturday, Sean Brady, employs a considerably related type to Muhammad (along with his solely profession loss coming to the present champion) and can present an apt litmus take a look at as to Edwards’ standing within the division now that he’s as soon as once more a contender chasing gold.
Edwards defended the UFC welterweight title on two events, defeating first Kamaru Usman from whom he spectacularly claimed the championship after which in late December 2023 towards the a number of time title challenger Colby Covington.
You’ll be able to watch that bout in full beneath.
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