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The former UFC welterweight champion has posted a short message on social media. At UFC 322, Leon Edwards was knocked out by Carlos Prates in devastating fashion.

MMA News / Yardbarker / November 24

Potential matchups for ranked fighters from UFC Fight Night in Qatar

UFC Fight Night in Qatar was one of the best cards of the year. Nine of the 14 fights on the card ended by a finish. Multiple fights on the card have implications for the next challenger for the title in multiple divisions.

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MMA News / Yardbarker / November 17

Potential matchups for some big names after UFC 322

UFC 322 has come to an end and the massive card at Madison Square Garden lived up to it’s hype. Here’s some potential fights that could be made for the new welterweight champion of the world and more.

Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko cruise to title wins at UFC 322

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 16

Carlos Prates Flattens Leon Edwards With Shocking Second Round KO at UFC 322

NEW YORK —Leon Edwards had never been knocked out in his professional career until he ran into Carlos Prates. On the UFC 322 main card Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 14

Edwards Slams Machado Garry: Losing to Shavkat Is His ‘Biggest Achievement’

Former UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards hit out at Ian Machado Garry, as speculation increases over a fight between the former teammates, although Leon does not appear too keen on the fight.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 14

UFC 322’s Must-See Main Card Saturday Inside MSG!

UFC 322 fight week continues. Saturday night following the anticipated Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn rematch inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, MMA will take center stage inside the United States.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 13

Kamaru Usman reveals who he favors in Leon Edwards vs. Carlos Prates at UFC 322

Leon Edwards will look to avoid a three-fight losing skid at UFC 322. The former UFC Welterweight Champion had never lost back-to-back fights up until UFC London in March, where he suffered the first submission loss of his career to Sean Brady.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 13

UFC 322 Betting Tips & Picks for an Exciting Night in New York

UFC 322 is just around the corner and we provide you with our UFC 322 betting tips and picks. After going 2/3 for UFC 321 (no one predicted that main event finish), including picking two underdogs, we’re back at it with the betting tips.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 13

Leon Edwards burst onto the scene with one of the fastest KOs in UFC history

Despite a close loss in his first-ever Octagon outing, just a fight later, Leon Edwards would have his UFC breakout performance in a spectacular victory.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 11

UFC 322 – Leon Edwards vs Carlos Prates: Preview & Betting Tips

The UFC 322 main card delivers one of the most intriguing welterweight matchups of the year as former champion Leon “Rocky” Edwards faces the surging Brazilian knockout specialist Carlos Prates.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 10

UFC 322: Leon Edwards Promises a 'Very Explosive' Approach in His First Three-Round Fight in Six Years

Heading into UFC 322, Leon Edwards has made significant adjustments. After more than seven months on the sidelines following a straight loss to Sean Brady in March at UFC London, the former welterweight champion is finally returning.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 9

Leon Edwards’ UFC 322 Plan to Regain Title Met With Harsh Criticism

Time catches up with everyone, including UFC champions. Last summer at UFC 304, former welterweight champion Leon Edwards faced Belal Muhammad and suffered a devastating loss that cost him his title and snapped his 12-fight winning streak.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 6

Leon Edwards ‘heavily’ favored by elite striker to rebound against Carlos Prates at UFC 322

Leon Edwards vs. Carlos Prates is one incredible fight. We’re one week away from a stacked main card at UFC 322. Two title fights headline Madison Square Garden on Nov.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 25

Ian Machado Garry: 'Leon Edwards Is Done' Ahead of UFC 322 Clash With Carlos Prates

Ian Machado Garry isn’t buying Leon Edwards’ chances at a comeback. The outspoken Irish contender once again questioned the mindset of former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards (22-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC) as he prepares to return against Carlos Prates (22-7 MMA, 5-1 UFC) at UFC 322 on Nov.

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MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 5

Leon Edwards Reveals Potential Opponent

Losing streaks are never easy. Especially for elite level fighters. For the first time in his professional MMA career, Leon Edwards finds himself in unfamiliar territory: back-to-back losses.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 24

UFC London compliance salaries reveal Leon Edwards as low earner while prelim fighter tops the bill

With UFC London out of the way, we can calculate how much compliance pay each fighter on the night took home. While the UFC and the athletic commissions might not disclose full salaries, we can determine how much UFC promotional guidelines compliance pay each fighter earned.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / March 23

Brady Submits Edwards In A Dominant Display

Sean Brady secured a fourth-round submission win over Leon Edwards at UFC London to give the latter his second consecutive defeat. The first two rounds were fairly even, with both men trading standing up.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 22

Free UFC stream: Edwards vs. Brady watch along

UFC London is here, and with it comes a stacked night of fights featuring the very best British and European UFC talent. Fans can watch along free courtesy of UFC Fight Pass.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / March 22

Edwards Vs. Brady Predictions – ‘He’s An Absolute Tank’

Leon Edwards takes on Sean Brady at UFC London this weekend as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Edwards is the former UFC Welterweight Champion, who lost his belt to Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 in his last fight.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 21

UFC London Main Event Preview and Prediction: Leon Edwards – Sean Brady

Tomorrow in the main event of UFC London, we are going to see a big time matchup in the welterweight division with potential title implications. Former champion Leon Edwards (22-4, 1 NC) returns as he takes on top contender Sean Brady (17-1).

MMA News / MMA Weekly / March 21

UFC London: Edwards vs. Brady Weigh-in results

The UFC Octagon is in London, England for this weekend's UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady event at the O2 Arena. Former welterweight champion Leon Edwards headlines the event taking on No.

MMA News / Yardbarker / March 21

How Leon Edwards can upset Sean Brady at UFC London

Once he walks to the Octagon cage to face Sean Brady at UFC London 2025, Leon Edwards will do something he has not done since 2015.

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MMA News / MMA Sucka / March 20

Leon Edwards Returns as Surprise Underdog at UFC London

The former UFC welterweight champion, Leon Edwards will look to bounce back from losing his title last time out when he headlines in London’s O2 Arena this weekend.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / March 18

UFC London: Edwards vs. Brady Preview, Predictions, and Analysis

The year-plus wait that British fight fans have endured in waiting for the UFC to return to English soil is over! The event overall is stacked with intriguing talent, but the welterweight main event between the former champ and a rising contender will have everyone locked in come Saturday night.

MMA News / Field Level Media / January 13, 2025

Reports: Leon Edwards to headline UFC Fight Night 255

Former welterweight champion Leon Edwards will headline UFC Fight Night 255 against rising contender Jack Della Maddalena, MMA Junkie reported Monday. Edwards (21-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) will take on Della Maddalena (17-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) in the main event on March 22 at The O2 in London.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 6, 2024

Ex-Champ Leon Edwards Called Out for Long-Awaited Grudge Match at UFC London

Leon Edwards has got options ahead of his return, arguably none more intriguing than this one. The UFC Welterweight Champion earlier this year, Edwards lost the strap earlier in his third-straight title defense against the relentless Belal Muhammad at UFC 304.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 30, 2024

Leon Edwards to Headline UFC Fight Night in London, 2025: Ex-Champ Confirms

Former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards should be making his long-awaited return. 'Rocky's' title reign was cut short by Belal Muhammad last July, and fans were hoping he'd throw his hat in the ring to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310, but this isn't the case.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 25, 2024

Leon Edwards ready to reclaim UFC welterweight title

After months of radio silence from the Leon Edwards camp, it now looks like the former champion is ready to reclaim his title. 'Rocky' was riding an incredible 13-fight unbeaten streak before falling short at UFC 304.