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Edwards Blames Early Fight for Title Loss, Aims for Redemption

3/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Leon Edwards believes his UFC welterweight title loss to Belal Muhammad stemmed from the unusual 5 a.m. fight start. His coach revealed he was only at 30-40% performance, but retired fighter Matt Brown warned that such comments could come off as excuses. Now, Edwards is determined to reclaim his title against Sean Brady.

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Historical Context

Leon Edwards aims to reclaim his UFC welterweight title after a controversial loss to Belal Muhammad. This mirrors past champions like Anderson Silva, who faced setbacks yet returned stronger. Edwards' determination reflects the resilience seen in fighters throughout UFC history, where comebacks often define legacies.

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Leon Edwards believes his UFC welterweight title loss to Belal Muhammad stemmed from the unusual 5 a.m. fight start. His coach revealed he was only at 30-40% performance, but retired fighter Matt Brown warned that such comments could come off as excuses. Now, Edwards is determined to reclaim his title against Sean Brady.

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