Leon Edwards
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Bellator champ accused of spitting on UFC counterpart's brother
A Bellator champ spat on a UFC champ's brother, then got in his face. Now he's apologizing.
Manager: Next UFC welterweight title match-up finally set
Leon Edwards' UFC welterweight title will likely be contested in either November or December, now that we know who will be fighting.
Covington claims reigning champion got him ejected from UFC 295
Did Jon Jones really go the extra mile to get someone off the UFC 295 fight card?
Islam Makhachev has crazy callout after UFC 294 plans fall apart
The UFC's big Abu Dhabi PPV card in October is starting to look like it's in trouble without an obvious opponent for Islam Makhachev.
Watch Chimaev's doppelgänger score 41-second KO
Undefeteated UFC star Khamzat Chimaev has a doppelgänger in the Middle East fighting under the Brave CF banner.
Dana White was in rare form: UFC Vegas 74 Banned Questions
Some questions Bloody Elbow would have asked Dana White at UFC Vegas 74
Six unbooked UFC champions, and the blatant disrespect on Sterling
UFC champion Aljamain Sterling is being disrespected by UFC and Dana White in favor of Sean O'Malley.
Gane vs. Blaydes and other UFC fights to make
It's an off-week, making it a perfect time to look over every division and figure out what the UFC matchmakers should be putting together.
Is celebrity boxing a roadmap for the UFC? - BE Roundtable 5/16
This week, what can the UFC learn from celebrity boxing fights, and is that novelty wearing thin? Also, Matt Brown's KO record chase and best siblings in MMA.
Chimaev is a betting favorite over longtime champ Usman
Check out the Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kamaru Usman betting odds.
UFC 288: Banned Questions
Here are the questions Bloody Elbow would have asked Dana White after UFC 288 (if we were allowed in the building).
UFC 288 cleared up the title picture, and no one is happy.
Dana White made a bunch of promises about UFC 288, and now we've all got to live with it.
UFC 288: Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo - Results and Analysis
Bloody Elbow presents instant analysis of all the action from UFC 288 from Newark, NJ including the main event between Sterling and Cejudo.
Long live the bantamweight king! - Sterling vs Cejudo Bold Predictions
Get all the dirt on the main event of UFC 288 between Aljamain Sterling & Henry Cejudo, including who will emerge victorious.
‘Let him beg some more’ — Leon Edwards rules out facing Colby Covington at UFC London card
Leon Edwards is not going to defend his title against Colby Covington anytime soon.
Jorge Masvidal is right: UFC could be sued if Colby Covington fights with a brain injury
Jorge Masvidal is right. The UFC could be sued if it books Colby Covington to fight with a brain injury.
How Andrew Tate used MMA and Islam to revamp his image
Divisive social media influencer Andrew Tate is utilizing both MMA and Islam to revamp his image.
Darren Till predicts Chimaev as future welterweight champ, optimistic Edwards is toughest matchup for him
Darren Till might not be in the UFC fold anymore, but he's certainly got thoughts about the title picture. More than just that, he's predicting where things might go.
UFC 287 Stats Review: Israel Adesanya enters record book with KO win over Alex Pereira
Israel Adesanya is a two-time UFC middleweight champion after KO win over Alex Pereira
Dana White responds to Burns' title shot or bust demands
Dana White responds to Gilbert Burns, who asked for his UFC release if he's not getting a title shot, next.
UFC 287: Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2 - Winners and Losers
The real winners and losers from UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2
Muhammad Wants 'Usman, Colby, or Leon’ Next
Muhammad wants his next matchup to be against someone ranked higher than him.
‘I don’t blame Leon’ - White responds to Edwards’ refusal to fight Covington
Despite Dana White’s announcement, welterweight champion Leon Edwards has made it loud and clear that he won’t defend his title against Colby Covington next. “Rocky” first made his statement during the UFC 286 post-fight scrum, then again a few days later with Ariel Helwani at the MMA Hour. Such matchmaking disagreements would usually end in […]
When I did the same, I got removed from the rankings – Leon Edwards slams Covington’s ‘Dana White privilege’
On Saturday UFC 286 post-even scrum, Dana White announced Colby Covington as the next challenger for reigning welterweight champion Leon Edwards. It was right after Edwards defeated former champion Kamaru Usman for the second straight time, solidifying his title as the undisputed 170-pound king. But for “Rocky,” the matchup with Covington has no logic at […]
UFC rankings: Kamaru Usman slips on P4P list following second straight loss to Edwards
UFC 286 saw Kamaru Usman slip down the welterweight rankings.
UFC odds: Leon Edwards opens as betting underdog to Colby Covington in possible forced defense
The UFC’s welterweight champion, Leon Edwards has opened up as a betting underdog to Colby Covington.
The Level Change Podcast 234: Leon Edwards Prefers Masvidal Over Covington, UFC 286 Recap
Welcome to The Level Change Podcast, our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes and Victor Rodriguez. The show features the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your […]
UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 – Unofficial Awards
MMA is an interesting sport. There’s fights where you know exactly what you’re going to get. Sometimes that’s exactly what you hope for, other times you’re begging for a rabbit to be pulled out of a hat. Other times, you have no clue what to expect. As a fan, those are my favorite type of […]
MMA Squared: Leon Edwards’ inspirational win marred by MMA Conspiracy Theory
I’m not being facetious calling Leon Edwards’ performance inspirational. Through all five rounds he would find himself being pushed around and bombed on by Usman and a new look would come across his face. He seemed to gain access to a new reserve of confidence and ability. I was genuinely taken in by the momentum […]
UFC 286 Reactions & UFC San Antonio Picks | Care/Don’t Care Podcast
It’s time for another one of our infamous and patented ‘Care/Don’t Care Podcasts’, with your talent: the astounding Eugene S. Robinson, author of the ‘Eugene S. Robinson Substack’, the upcoming “A Walk Across Dirty Water and Straight Into Murderer’s Row: A Memoir”, & the ‘Fight Book’, “Fight: Everything You Wanted to Know About Ass-Kicking But […]