Leon Edwards eyes Conor McGregor as next opponent if victorious at UFC 303: ‘That’s the matchup I want’

In a bold move, UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has set his sights on none other than Conor McGregor. Edwards, who is set to defend his title against Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 in Manchester, England on July 27, believes that a potential showdown with McGregor is the next logical step in his career.

Speaking on The MMA Hour, Edwards expressed his eagerness for the matchup, stating, “One hundred percent. Why not? Let’s give him the opportunity to become three-division world champion. Give me the opportunity to take out a guy like Conor McGregor. New York, that would be perfect. That is the fight.”

McGregor, who is making his return to the cage at UFC 303 after a long layoff, is set to face Michael Chandler in a 170-pound bout. Despite McGregor’s recent struggles, Edwards remains confident in the former two-division champion, predicting a victory for McGregor in the upcoming fight.

While the potential matchup between Edwards and McGregor has not been discussed with the UFC yet, Edwards is hopeful that both he and McGregor will emerge victorious in their respective fights this summer, paving the way for a showdown between the two fighters.

McGregor vs. Chandler is set to headline UFC 303 on June 29 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, setting the stage for what could be an epic clash between two of the biggest names in the sport. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.