Leon Edwards would be open to defending his UFC welterweight title against Conor McGregor if he gets past Kamaru Usman in their trilogy fight.
Edwards, 31, looks to make the first defence of his 170b belt at UFC 286 this Saturday since winning it against Usman with a last-gasp knockout in their rematch last August. 'Rocky' was losing most of his second fight against Usman before landing a devasting head kick with less than a minute remaining. The scores between the rivals are now one apiece heading into the third meeting, with Usman decisively winning their first fight in 2015.
With McGregor eager to make a title run at welterweight, Edwards said of the potential fight: "As the king, I'll welcome all challengers. So whoever comes can get it." Usman said of facing McGregor. Usman was also asked about facing McGregor if he gets past Edwards, to which he replied: "I've always said I'll welcome it, so if it happens it happens."
