Morning Report: Leon Edwards hints at UFC London headlining spot in March

Leon Edwards already has plans for his first struggle of 2025.

Throughout Saturday’s Matchroom Boxing occasion at BP Pulse Area in Edwards’ stomping grounds of Birmingham, England, Edwards was briefly interviewed on the published and he revealed that he’s set to headline UFC London on March 22.

“I’m again in March,” Edwards informed DAZN. “March in London, on the O2. I’m headlining the O2, so I’m wanting ahead to it, to get my belt again and convey it again to Birmingham.”

It’s unclear if something is ready in stone for Edwards or if the previous UFC welterweight champion is just stating his intention to be one-half of the UFC London major occasion. Edwards most just lately competed this previous July at UFC 304 in Manchester, England, the place he misplaced his title to Belal Muhammad through unanimous resolution.

Previous to that loss, “Rocky” was on a 13-fight unbeaten streak that stretched again to Could 2016, together with two title struggle wins in opposition to Kamaru Usman. He additionally efficiently defended his title in opposition to Colby Covington in December 2023.

Provided that Edwards was ringside to take a look at some boxing, it’s unsurprising he was requested if he’d try a crossover into the squared circle sometime. In accordance with Edwards, he’s already spoken to Matchroom Boxing chairman Eddie Hearn concerning the risk.

“100%, I stated it to Eddie earlier, ‘Get me a struggle,’” Edwards stated. “Watching these fights, watching how arduous the blokes work, I’d like to sooner or later cross over, take a look at out my boxing expertise. Hopefully.”

Star. Dakota Ditcheva delivered with the most important win of her profession in opposition to Taila Santos on the 2024 PFL World Championships.

Right. Robert Whittaker thinks Khamzat Chimaev is the following man up for Dricus du Plessis.

Quickly. Umar Nurmagomedov is recovering from an arm fracture and is able to tackle anybody at bantamweight.

Step Up. Francis Ngannou and PFL need that Jon Jones struggle and they’re placing the ball in UFC’s court docket.

True. Dan Hardy thinks the race for heavyweight king is a two-man and Jones ain’t certainly one of them.

Again… Jamahal Hill didn’t take kindly to Jiri Prochazka criticizing his struggle with Alex Pereira.

…and forth. Alex Pereira tells Jamahal Hill to relax.

Ouch. Do NOT watch this horrific arm damage.

Endurance. Kayla Harrison is ready for the fitting time to marketing campaign for an Amanda Nunes struggle.

PFL post-fight present.

ICYMI.

Insane.

Educate your self.

Do it, Shohei!

Jon Jones solely fears one man.

Get to know Jackie Bunton.

Polish Energy tease.

A reputation you may belief.

Dapper.

Regular ideas.

Regular coaching.

Chilly.

“Name an ambulance! However not for me!”

Extra tournaments or is is superfight time for Dakota Ditcheva?

The glow-up.

Magnifique.

Vadim Nemkov (17-2, 1 NC) vs. Ante Delija (24-6); PFL Champions Sequence Dubai, Jan. 25

December is upon us!

Simply two UFC reveals left, together with the ultimate pay-per-view of 2024, UFC 310 this Saturday.

Had been you naughty or good, this 12 months? Did you get every thing you wished for in fight sports activities or have been you left wanting extra? Nonetheless loads of time to shut out the 12 months robust, so get to it!

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