Leon Edwards was hoping to get his title-fight rematch with UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad sooner than expected.

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has no interest in meeting fighting former rival Leon Edwards for a third time.

Leon Edwards sees himself on the cusp of another title shot with a pivotal win in his home country. “Rocky” headlines UFC London opposite Sean Brady on March 22, a matchup that materialized after Edwards’ original opponent Jack Della Maddalena was called upon to challenge welterweight champion Belal Muhammad at UFC 315.

Leon Edwards (22-4 MMA, 14-3 UFC) takes on Sean Brady (17-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) in the March 22 main event at The O2 in London. UFC welterweight champion Muhammad dethroned Edwards to become champion at UFC 304, and is the lone fighter to hand Brady a loss when he stopped him by TKO at UFC 280.

Leon Edwards has his sights set on revenge against Belal Muhammad before year's end. To that, the UFC champ says don't hold your breath.

T he UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad takes great pride on his victory against the top contenders who will soon lock horns (22nd March): Leon Edwards and Sean Brady. The w

Sean Brady won’t doubt UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad ahead of his first title defense. Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) takes on Jack Della Maddalena (17-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) May 10 in the UFC 315 ( ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) main event from Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.