UFC ‘in talks’ over UK stadium show at Premier League club as Leon Edwards reveals UFC 300 fight
LEON EDWARDS has revealed talks to fight at UFC 300 and in a stadium in the UK.
Edwards is the reigning welterweight champion and has defended his belts two times, most recently against Colby Covington in Las Vegas.
And now the Aston Villa fan revealed in front of a stadium of supporters that he will return once more on the historic UFC 300 card.
He then hopes to headline a UFC card at the 42,000-seat Villa Park – which would be the promotion’s first UK stadium show.
Edwards, 32, said: “I will defend my belt in April at UFC 300 in Vegas again, then hopefully in the summertime get a fight back home in Birmingham at Villa Park.
“I’m in talks with the UFC, so hopefully we can get it done.”
Edwards later visited Villa’s stars in their dressing room following the 3-2 win over Burnley.
Belal Muhammad, 35, and Gilbert Burns, 37, are the frontrunners to face the Birmingham star for the UFC welterweight title.
UFC 300 has been announced for April 13 at the T-Mobile Arena in Vegas.
No headliner has yet been announced but Conor McGregor has teased a return three years in the making.
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McGregor, 35, is lined up to face Michael Chandler, 37, after three years out the octagon following a brutal leg break.
The Irishman met with UFC president Dana White in the Middle East and revealed he will make his return announcement tomorrow.
He posted on X, formerly Twitter: “I will be announcing my fight date and opponent on New Years Day, 2024.”
McGregor added: “The Greatest Comeback in Sports History.”