On paper, Edwards has the superior file. The Birmingham fighter has wins over Nate Diaz, Kamaru Usman, Rafael dos Anjos, Donald Cerrone and Colby Covington.
He’s a former world champion, having ended Usman’s epic three-year run as undisputed UFC champion.
Edwards secured the title in an enormous upset in 2022 courtesy of a last-gasp head-kick. He defended the strap in London however fell to Muhammad final July.
The Briton boasts a file of twenty-two wins, 4 losses and one no-contest. He has 10 stoppages in 22 victories and was unbeaten for 13 fights in a row between 2016 and 2023.
As for Brady, he was drafted in at quick discover for this contest after Jack Della Maddalena withdrew to battle Muhammad in Might.
American Brady faces his hardest opponent in Edwards, however beat Gilbert Burns and Kelvin Gastelum in final two outings.
The 32-year-old has one loss on his file, a 2022 defeat to Muhammad – who went on to be champion two years later.
Brady has eight stoppages in 17 wins and has solely as soon as fought 5 five-minute rounds within the UFC.
Edwards has achieved so seven instances, as compared.
