Former welterweight champion Leon Edwards is challenged by division sensation

Leon edwards after defeat to Belal Muhammad |. Photo: Reproduction/X

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Leon edwards has not been a very active voice since he was dethroned by Belal Muhammad | in July this year, at UFC 304. However, the British fighter was not forgotten by the other representatives of the category. For Sean brady, fifth in the welterweight rankings (up to 77,1 kg) and with only one loss in his career, a duel with the former champion is the fight that makes the most sense for the division at this moment.

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In an interview with Canadian journalist Ariel Helwani, on The Ariel Helwani Show, Brady made himself available to even face Edwards in England, given that the UFC will return to London in March 2025.

“I think historically I would like to go somewhere and prove myself because my first loss happened while I was traveling to fight Belal (Muhammad) and I’m a completely different fighter now… I just want to prove to myself that I can go somewhere, walk into someone’s backyard and win a fight,” said the fighter, who also admitted he is unsure about the March fight as he is set to become a father in February.

Gilbert Durinho lost to Sean brady No. UFC Las Vegas 97 (Photo: Reproduction/UFC)

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Despite recognizing the magnitude of the situation he finds himself in in his personal life, the American also assured that the chance to measure forces against a former champion would be too great an opportunity to refuse.

“So is it worth the risk to go over there and fight Leon, beat him at home… If not, I heard they’re coming to Miami in April… I’d like to do that because realistically, if my wife is pregnant by February 13th (then) it’s definitely a bit of a stretch – but like I said, the risk is worth the reward to fight Leon,” he concluded.

Both were defeated by Belal Muhammad

While Leon edwards lost the belt to Belal Muhammad |, Brady's last defeat was also to the Palestinian, in October 2022, in UFC 280. In fact, the American is the only victim of the current champion who has been defeated by knockout in the last eight years.

Belal Muhammad | TKOs Sean brady in 2022

Brady was 29 years old at the time.

The last time Colby covington fought someone under the age of 30 Bryan barberena in 2016. pic.twitter.com/LNirdPgQGi

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