Leon Edwards’ Next Title Defense Targeted for UFC 300 on April 13

It appears that Leon Edwards will make his next title defense against Belal Muhammad at UFC 300 on April 13.

Edwards recently attended the Aston Villa vs. Burnley soccer game in Birmingham on Saturday, where he received a hero’s welcome. The champion also made an announcement about defending his belt at UFC 300 during an on-pitch interview. Additionally, “Rocky” revealed plans of bringing the UFC to his hometown of Birmingham next year.

“I will defend my belt in April at UFC 300 in Vegas again,” Edwards said. “Then hopefully in the summertime get a fight back home in Birmingham at Villa Park. I’m in talks with the UFC, so hopefully we can get it done.”

While Edwards didn’t name his opponent, Muhammad has been targeted for the title defense, according to a report from Ariel Helwani. Undefeated welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov was also considered as a potential opponent for Edwards. The UFC has not confirmed Edwards’ next title defense at this time.

Edwards is coming off a lopsided decision win over Colby Covington at UFC 296 on Dec. 16. The 32-year-old Englishman is unbeaten in his last 13 promotional appearances, with his lone blemish coming via no contest in his first meeting with Muhammad at UFC Fight Night 187 in March 2021.

UFC 300 takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. A headliner has not been announced for the card.