Colby Covington thinks Leon Edwards disrespected his own fans
Colby Covington has let rip at Leon Edwards for turning down the chance to headline another British UFC pay-per-view event.over Kamaru Usman at the O2 Arena in London earlier this year.was the first PPV show MMA’s premier promotion had held in the UK since Michael Bisping vs Dan Henderson II took place in Manchester seven years ago.
Soon after Edwards’ second successive win over Usman, rumours began to swirl about another big show in England’s capital taking place this summer but the 170lb king had no interest in fighting so soon.to the iconic London venue for a Fight Night, which currently doesn’t have a main event, on July 22.
Covington, who was cageside at UFC 286 and is Edwards’ next opponent, thinks his rival disrespected his own fans by refusing to face him in two months’ time.in regards to Edwards’ refusal to fight in London this July. “Those people, those fans over there in London – the most passionate, most diehard fans I’ve ever seen in my life, man. I respect those guys, have so much love for the UK and London.He can't believe Edwards doesn't want to fight in the UK again
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