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Farah Hannoun

Tim Simpson: Leon Edwards ready to go, Colby Covington fight will be ‘before the end of the year’

Leon Edwards’ manager is confident that the Colby Covington fight happens in 2023.

After defeating Kamaru Usman a second time, welterweight champion Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) is slated to defend his title against Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) next, but a date and venue are yet to be announced. Covington weighed in as a backup for Edwards vs. Usman 3, but his services weren’t needed.

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