Leon Edwards Provides Update on Next Title Defense Against Colby Covington
BY: B. VIJAY
UFC welterweight contender Leon Edwards provided an update on his next fight, which is expected to be a title defense against Colby Covington
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Edwards said that the fight is being targeted for October, but that the date and location have not yet been finalized
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The British fighter has been on a nine-fight win streak in the welterweight division and is widely considered to be one of the top contenders for the title
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Edwards and Covington have been engaged in a war of words for months, with both fighters calling for a title shot against current champion Kamaru Usman
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Edwards last fought in March, defeating Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision in a highly anticipated fight
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Covington, on the other hand, has not fought since September of last year, when he defeated Tyron Woodley via TKO
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The Edwards vs. Covington fight has been highly anticipated by MMA fans, with many expecting it to be a highly competitive and entertaining bout
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While Usman is currently scheduled to defend his title against Jorge Masvidal in April, many expect that the winner of the Edwards vs. Covington fight will be next in line for a title shot.