Leon Edwards hopes to be UFC champion once more “by the tip of subsequent yr” as he plots his comeback to the octagon.
The Birmingham fighter misplaced the UFC welterweight title to Belal Muhammad in July, struggling his first loss since 2015.
Edwards, 33, is but to e-book his return, however says he expects to be given one other likelihood at championship stage.
“My aim proper now’s to get the belt again,” Edwards mentioned on Instagram.
“For me, it is extra about what’s subsequent and the way do you get again to the place you need to get to. My aim is to be a two-time world champion.”
No Briton has ever captured a UFC title twice, with Michael Bisping and Tom Aspinall the one different two British fighters to win a UFC title or interim belt.
Edwards was the favorite towards Muhammad, however put in a flat efficiency in entrance of his dwelling followers in Manchester.
UFC 304 was an in a single day occasion within the UK, focused in the direction of a US viewers, and Edwards emerged for his struggle round 05:30 native time.
Edwards’ earlier defeat earlier than that was by Kamaru Usman over eight years in the past, having gone on 13-fight unbeaten streak after that loss.
There was no affirmation about who Edwards may struggle on his return, though previous rival Jorge Masvidal has been talked about as a chance for the UFC fight night in London on 22 March.
“I have not misplaced a struggle in like 9 years,” Edwards mentioned.
“It is getting used to that feeling once more, however I really feel like I hate shedding greater than I like profitable.
“There’s not a lot you are able to do now, you already know, simply transfer on from that and put it behind you.”
