[ It’s all coming together for Belal Muhammad, at least in his self-assessment. With a title challenge against Leon Edwards rumored for the UFC 300 card April 13 in Las Vegas, Muhammad (23-3 MMA, 14-3 UFC) recently told MMA Junkie he hasn’t heard any specifics himself. Regardless of the where and when, Muhammad voiced confidence … Read more
[ Islam Makhachev This might be my least bold prediction of the bunch, but some may disagree. We talked about the murderer’s row 170-pound champ Edwards has ahead of him in 2024, but reigning lightweight champ Islam Makhachev also has some tough tasks ahead. Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) has said he wants to defend … Read more
[ Michael Chiesa thinks Leon Edwards’ well-rounded skillset plays to his detriment. Welterweight champion Edwards (22-3 MMA, 14-2 UFC) retained his belt in a lackluster unanimous decision win over Colby Covington at UFC 296. Edwards’ performance was criticized by many, especially with Covington looking rusty after almost two years off. Chiesa theorizes that Edwards’ conservative … Read more
[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/01/spinning-back-clique-live-conor-mcgregor-announces-return-michael-chandler-middleweight-ufc-300-bookings January 2, 2024 8:00 am ET Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts, with a special Tuesday … Read more
[ We don’t know Leon Edwards’ next dance partner yet, but the “Save the Date” card went out Saturday from Edwards himself. The British welterweight champion said he’ll return to defend his title at UFC 300 in April at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. UFC CEO Dana White the type of legendary top-to-bottom card befitting … Read more
[ Paul Felder is not a fan of fighters chasing dual-champion status so early in their title reigns. Felder specifically has an issue with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) expressing interest in moving up to challenge welterweight champion Leon Edwards (22-3 MMA, 14-2 UFC). Edwards also mentioned moving up to middleweight … Read more
[ Jon Anik believes UFC champion Leon Edwards should take on all comers if he wants to be considered welterweight great. Edwards (22-3 MMA, 14-2 UFC) expressed his desire of surpassing Georges St-Pierre’s nine title defenses, and UFC play-by-play commentator Anik thinks he has the potential to do it. Edwards notched his second title defense … Read more
[ Bo Nickal thinks UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards would struggle against Khamzat Chimaev but not Islam Makhachev. Edwards (22-3 MMA, 14-2 UFC) retained his title against Colby Covington at UFC 296, taking care of another elite grappler in the division after defeating Kamaru Usman in back-to-back title fights. Nickal, who was a standout wrestler … Read more
[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/12/francis-ngannou-pfl-bellator-jon-jones-2023-usada December 26, 2023 1:05 pm ET Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week, panelists Brian “Goze” … Read more
[ Henry Cejudo thinks Leon Edwards would struggle with Islam Makhachev’s wrestling. Lightweight champion Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) is eyeing a move up to challenge welterweight champion Edwards (22-3 MMA, 14-2 UFC), who’s fresh off a title defense against Colby Covington this past Saturday at UFC 296. Edwards was in cruise control for the … Read more
