UFC is reportedly "working to ensure" a July date in London for Leon Edwards' next welterweight title defense against Colby Covington.
According to Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Edwards vs. Covington was "not the initial plan," but UFC decided to go that route because of the buzz created by Covington being cageside for Edwards' majority-decision win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 two weeks ago.
Barrasso noted that Combat Sports UK reported UFC intends to return to London for a pay-per-view on July 22.
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