- UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards was in attendance at Villa Park
- The Villa fan watched his side beat Burnley 3-2 when he took to the pitch at half-time
- Edwards confirmed he will defend his title in Las Vegas at UFC 300
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has revealed he will defend his title again at UFC 300 in Las Vegas.
The Aston Villa fan entered the Villa Park field presented with a home shirt with ‘Champ 1’ written on the back.
The 32-year-old defeated Colby Covington by unanimous decision at UFC 296 in Las Vegas to defend his title earlier this month.
And now, during a half-time performance during Aston Villa’s victory over Burnley, Edwards revealed he will once again defend his title in Las Vegas.
“I will defend my title again in April at UFC 300 in Vegas, and hopefully get a fight back home in Birmingham at Villa Park in the summer,” he said.
Leon Edwards was presented with a home shirt with ‘Champ 1’ on the back
He took the field at Villa Park to display his UFC welterweight title
The champions were photographed in the dressing room with Aston Villa players after their win
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“I’m in talks with the UFC, so hopefully we can get it done.”
Edward, who moved from Jamaica to Aston in Birmingham at the age of nine, will be keen to retain his title for a fight at Villa Park.
By defeating Covington in beautiful fashion, Edwards got revenge on his opponent after the fighter mocked Edwards’ late father prior to the fight.
“This man used my father’s death as entertainment,” Edwards said as he choked back tears after his win.
“It took me a lot to calm down and stay focused to win this fight.”
“He’s a good competitor. But he’s a dirty person.’
Edwards was back home over the holidays but will return to training ahead of his title defense, which he has now revealed will take place in Las Vegas in April.
It remains to be seen who he will face when he enters the octagon in 2024.
