
Daniel Cormier says Leon Edwards winning the UFC welterweight title has delayed Khamzat Chimaev’s title hopes.
UFC president Dana White declared Chimaev the No. 1 contender if he beats Nate Diaz at UFC 279 on Sept. 10, but after Edwards (20-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) dethroned champion Kamaru Usman (20-2 MMA, 15-1 UFC) with a stunning head kick this past Saturday at UFC 278, a trilogy is expected.