Leon Edwards on UK MMA scene: ‘We’re on the same level’ as everyone else

With eight UFC fights under his belt, Leon Edwards has carved out a very good record so far in the #1 organization in the world. With a respectable run that includes wins over Seth Baczynski, Albert Tumenov, and Bryan Barberena, the former BAMMA champion was hoping for a fight with someone further up the ladder in a crowded welterweight division. While he’s happy to fight on his home soil at UFC Fight Night 127: Werdum vs. Volkov, he’s still hoping that a win over Peter Sobotta gets him some upward mobility.

So in anticipation for the event, Edwards made some time on his schedule to talk to Bloody Elbow regarding his upcoming fight, as well as the U.K. maturing into its current state. And…