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UFC Removes Leon Edwards From Welterweight Rankings Due to Inactivity

Leon Edwards confirms to me over text he has been removed from the UFC rankings due to inactivity. #UFC

— Cole Shelton (@ColeShelton91) October 22, 2020

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship appears to be playing hardball with top welterweight contender Leon Edwards.

On Wednesday, TSN first updated their rankings – rankings that reflect the official UFC placements – to reflect that Edwards (18-3) had been removed from the welterweight division.