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Report – Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington title fight targeted to take place at UFC London event

According to reports this Friday evening, an undisputed welterweight title fight between division champion, Leon Edwards, and the current #2 ranked challenger, former interim champion, Colby Covington is currently being targeted for an unspecified UFC event in London, England.

As per an initial report from Sports Illustrated, the outlet has learned how Birmingham native, Leon Edwards has been pegged to fight Clovis contender, Covington in his second attempted defense of the welterweight crown later this year.

And furthermore, the UFC are reportedly aiming for a second consecutive homecoming for the Team Renegade BJJ & MMA mainstay at a planned event in the English capital.