After the third cancellation of Leon Edwards vs. Khamzat Chimaev, we will now have Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad. Belal Muhammad will step in as the replacement on short notice to face Leon Edwards. Muhammad (18-3), of Palestine, fought to a victory very recently on February 14 and will now face the top 3 ranked welterweight the Leon Edwards (18-3) on March 13th on UFC Fight Night: Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad.
Leon Edwards vs. Khamzat Chimaev and COVID
Edwards vs. Chimaev, originally booked for Dec 19, 2020, then was canceled due to COVID, booked again for Jan 2021 then was canceled due to COVID, booked again for March 2021 but then was canceled due to COVID.