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Farah Hannoun

FOUND: Leon edwards coach reveals back niggle hampered ability to grapple in ufc 304 loss | Mind Blowing Facts

Coach Dave Lovell says Leon Edwards fought injured at UFC 304.

Edwards (22-4 MMA, 14-3 UFC) was outgrappled by Belal Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) for five rounds, losing his welterweight title in Saturday’s main event at Co-op Live in Manchester, England. Edwards’ head coach, Lovell, revealed that Edwards was dealing with a nagging back injury during training camp, which limited him in his performance.

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