LEON EDWARDS will be fighting for the UFC Welterweight title in Salt Lake City on August 20.
Kamaru Usman, a British welterweight who has won ten of his ten previous bouts, will be challenging the British welterweight at UFC 278.
Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards will be rematches on August 20
Edwards is Edwards' last opponent. Usman is now the UFC's only remaining victor after his 2015 points win.
The Nigerian-American won 13 more times and, in 2019, took the title against Tyron Whiteley, 40.
Usman, 35 years old, has successfully defended the belt five times, including two victories over Jorge Masvidal (37), and Colby Covington (34).
Edwards, 30 has now resigned as the No1 contender after his run of form.
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In June 2021, he fought Nate Diaz (37), and won it in five rounds.
Edwards was scheduled to return against Masvidal in December, but the American pulled out because of injuries.
Usman was forced to leave the game after sustaining a hand injury that delayed his return to August.
He appears to be back in training after undergoing successful surgery.
SIGN UP DEALS AND FREE BETS - THE BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERINGSOnly once has a British UFC fighter won the gold medal, when Michael Bisping (now 43) knocked out Luke Rockhold (37), in 2016.
Bisping, 41, made one defense of the belt before being defeated by Georges St-Pierre (UFC legend).
Darren Till (29 years old) was the last Brit to challenge Woodley for UFC honors. He was defeated in just two rounds four years ago.
