Bitter Grapes?
Former Final Preventing Championship (UFC) Welterweight champion Leon Edwards returns in opposition to surging contender Sean Brady at UFC London this weekend (Sat., March 22, 2025) from inside The O2 Enviornment in London, England.
“Rocky” has been out of motion since dropping his title final July at UFC 304, dropping a dominant unanimous choice to Belal Muhammad.
And he’s nonetheless fairly salty about it.
As we speak (Mon., March 17, 2025), Edwards appeared on Ariel Helwani’s present and was requested how he feels when he sees Muhammad together with his previous title.
“Each time I see him, I feel, ‘For f—ok’s sake.’ He stated to me if he misplaced, he would’ve retired. I’m like, ah, mate, I want this man f—ing retired as a result of he’s annoying,” Edwards stated. “It doesn’t look proper on him, the belt. It’s what it’s.”
It’s no secret that Muhammad has trolled Edwards since their battle, taking pictures at him at any time when he will get the possibility, so it’s comprehensible why “Rocky” is irritated with “Keep in mind the Identify.”
With a win this weekend, Edwards would probably set himself up for one more title shot and will face the winner of Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena, which is scheduled for Could (possibly not).
He additionally may very well be out of luck, as Shavkat Rakhmonov can be ready for his title shot—particularly after JDM leapfrogged him as a result of an harm.
Secure to say, lots is on the road at UFC London for “Rocky.”
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