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LEON EDWARDS SHOOTS DOWN POTENTIAL FOURTH FIGHT WITH KAMARU USMAN

By David Tees on 3/20/2023 10:05 PM

UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards holds a 2-1 lead over former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman.

It doesn't seem like Edwards is too keen on a potential fourth fight with his longtime rival.

“Probably not,” Edwards answered when asked about fighting Usman again during the UFC 286 post-fight press conference (transcript via Alexander K. Lee of MMA Fighting). “It’s been three fights now and I want to move forward in my career. I’ll look towards more different fights.”

Dana White has said that former UFC Interim Welterweight Champion Colby Covington is next for Edwards, but Edwards has already shot that idea down.

Edwards is open to defending his title against anybody, as long as they earn the opportunity for the title shot.

“Like I said, anyone can get it,” Edwards said. “Prove your case in the division and I’ll give you a title shot. I want to be an active champion. I’m only young, so I want to be fighting. If you prove your case, then I’ll fight you. That’s it.”