Former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards shared his thoughts about a potential fight against Islam Makhachev in an exclusive interview with Telecomasia.net, and recalled their training sessions at the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA).
Leon Edwards exclusively for Telecom Asia Sport
We need to wait for my potential fight with Islam. I won’t reveal my game plan. I trained with Islam before at AKA, and we worked well together. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier were also training with us. There was a positive working atmosphere.
Leon Edwards boasts a record of 22 wins and five losses. On March 22, 2025, he lost to Sean Brady via submission in the fourth round. Makhachev has achieved 27 victories and suffered only one defeat throughout his professional career.
