ANAHEIM, CALIF - UFC’s head honcho is a big fan of “Rocky.”
UFC 300 finally found its pay-per-view (PPV) main event last night (Sat., Feb. 17, 2024) after months and months of endless speculation. And, unfortunately for Welterweight champion, Leon Edwards, he isn’t headlining the iconic event.
The prestigious honor will fall on Light Heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira, who will lock horns with former 205-pound kingpin, Jamahal Hill.
However, UFC CEO, Dana White, praised Edwards for agreeing to fight whoever matchmakers threw at him.
“Let me say this: Leon Edwards has had like three opponents throughout this thing,” White said during UFC 298’s post-fight press conference (watch it here). “Leon Edwards doesn’t say ‘no’ to anybody. This kid is an absolute stud. He’s had three opponents thrown out during UFC 300 — ‘yes, yes. yes.’ He was willing to take on anybody. Kids is an absolute stud. Leon, thank you, much respect.
“Listen, the guy is willing to fight three different opponents,” White continued. “And obviously, it was for UFC 300 so they were nasty opponents. This guy doesn’t care, he’ll fight anybody. “Think about this, we call — and we’re talking about UFC 300 [telling Edwards} — you’re gonna headline, you’re gonna fight this guy. Then we call back, and say, ‘eh, you’re going to fight this guy, right?’
“And then a third time, we call and change opponents on him again,” White concluded. “It’s just crazy. And this guy couldn’t care less. He’s up for the challenge. He’s ready to fight anybody. I love it. Respect it very much.”
When MMAMania.com asked White who the three potential opponents were, he declined to answer.
With Edwards without a date and opponent for now, the question remains when is he going to fight ... and who.
The most logical answer is Belal Muhammad, who has been linked to “Rocky” for the past year. As for the date, “International Fight Week” might be the reward for UFC’s bold Welterweight champion, especially after making the boss happy by accepting all-comers.
It’s all about those eyeballs.
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