The UFC Welterweight champion, Leon Edwards has faced the Nigerian Nightmare Kamaru Usman twice and walked away with a win both of those times. However, his title reign is in jeopardy again as UFC Welterweight fighter Colby Covington is on the hunt for a title shot. Covington has been persistent and driven and has his eyes fixed on the prize – the Welterweight title.

UFC President Dana White and Leon Edwards have had their differences in the past. The Welterweight champion had refused to fight Covington earlier, and White was not pleased with this lack of professionalism on the champion’s part. Edwards has always maintained that he doesn’t want to fight Covington because he doesn’t feel like he deserves it. However, the UFC President thinks that Covington deserves a title shot and that he shall get it.

Jamaicans United – Randy Brown backs Edwards but also cautions him against Colby “motherf****r” Covington

Although animosity seems to be the need of the hour to survive in a UFC locker room, friendships are not uncommon among fighters. UFC Welterweight fighter Randy Brown showed his support for fellow Jamaican fighter and UFC Welterweight champion Leon Edwards ahead of his fight against Colby Covington. In a recent interview with InsideFighting on YouTube, the fighter was asked by the interviewer if he thought Edwards could put Covington away.

“He presents some stuff that could give him trouble but I do think he gets it done but the way his wrestling looked last time against Usman, you know I think… I think Usman… Usman has… he’s definitely not the same fighter he was, you know, because the knees and the time and all that but… Leon’s grappling is much improved. He’s always been a great grappler but his defense has much improved since the first time he fought Usman, so…we’ll see how it goes.“, said Brown, openly expressing his amazement at Edwards victory over Kamaru Usman and his improvement.

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Talking about Edwards fighting Covington and whether he would be able to secure a win over the challenger, Randy Brown said, “I think that he can get it done. I would love to see him get it done. I think that he can… you know? I’m rocking with him right away – all the way through. But… Colby’s a motherf****r.“

The fight promises to be a good one, but the dates haven’t been announced as of yet. However, from the looks of it, Dana White has set his mind to ensure that this fight happens.

Under Scrutiny – Champ Leon Edwards butting heads with Colby Covington and the UFC President

Dana White had planned for Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington way back. However, the Welterweight champion refused this fight card and the contract, leading to the UFC President becoming exasperated with Edwards. In fact, there was a rumor that if Edwards continued to refuse the fight against Covington, he would have to be stripped of his championship title.

Edwards has expressed his displeasure about the whole situation by suggesting that Colby Covington enjoys ‘Dana White privileges’. He doesn’t feel that Covington really deserves a title shot.

Leon Edwards Hits Back at Fighters Aiming at Welterweight Gold – “ Guys Win One Fight Now and Think They Should Get a Title Shot”

Although he is the reigning division champion, does Leon Edwards have the authority to make that call? Dana White has firmly insisted that the fight will happen, come what may. Will the two come to an agreement? Will Covington finally get his title shot?
Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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