Leon Edwards vs. Khamzat Chimaev postponed; The main event of ‘UFC Vegas 17’ is Stephen Thompson vs Geoff Neal – CONAN Daily

Khamzat Chimaev (© UFC)

Leon “Rocky” Edwards, 29, of Erdington, Birmingham, England and Khamzat “Borz” ChimaevThe 26-year-old from Stockholm, Sweden, are ready to fight in the welterweight division. They were originally set to head “UFC Fight Night 183, “Which is also known as”UFC on ESPN + 41“OR”UFC Vegas 17. “

However, Edwards tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) more than two weeks before fight night. He will continue to fight Chimaev at a future event after he recovers from the virus.

Taking place at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on December 19, 2020, “UFC Vegas 17” will now feature only 13 bouts. The new main event is a welterweight fight between Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson, 37, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, USA AND Geoff “Handz of Steel” Neal, 30 years old, from Texas, United States.

Thompson has a professional mixed martial arts record of 15 wins and 4 losses, while Neal has 13 wins and 2 losses. Edwards has 18 wins and 3 losses.

Competing in the welterweight and middleweight divisions, Chimaev is an undefeated MMA fighter currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has 9 wins and 0 losses.

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Kamaru “The Nigerian Nightmare” UsmanThe 33-year-old is the current UFC welterweight champion. He is fighting from Nigeria through Delray Beach, Florida, USA.

Colby “Chaos” Covington, 32, from Miami, Florida, USA currently ranks as the number one contender in the UFC’s welterweight division. At number two is Gilbert “Durinho” burns, 33, f Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Edwards is at number three, while Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal, 35, of Miami is at number four. Thompson is in fifth place, while Neal is at No. 11 and Chimaev at No. 15.