Leon Edwards and Aston Villa: UFC Champion shows off belt with Premier League stars

Leon Edwards a UFC Champion was present for Aston Villa's 3-2 victory over Burnley F.C. on December 30 and frequently shows support for the squad on social media.

Leon Edwards and Aston Villa: UFC Champion shows off belt with Premier League stars

Tosin Abayomi 07:10 - 31.12.2023

Leon Edwards an Aston Villa fan showed off his UFC belt in the dressing room after a Premier League win against Burnley.

After winning the welterweight title again, Leon Edwards is relaxing and cheering on his preferred football team.

Birmingham, England-based Edwards has come to love Aston Villa F.C., the team that he was born and raised.

The UFC champion was present for Aston Villa's 3-2 victory over Burnley F.C. on December 30 and frequently shows support for the squad on social media.

Leon Edwards and Aston Villa

Leon Edwards a UFC Champion  was present for Aston Villa's 3-2 victory over Burnley F.C. on December 30 and frequently shows support for the squad on social media.
Leon Edwards a UFC Champion was present for Aston Villa's 3-2 victory over Burnley F.C. on December 30 and frequently shows support for the squad on social media.

Edwards celebrated with his UFC belt in the locker room with the crew after the victory.

"Rocky" posted on Instagram about his interactions with supporters.

Leon Edwards a UFC Champion  was present for Aston Villa's 3-2 victory over Burnley F.C. on December 30 and frequently shows support for the squad on social media.
Leon Edwards a UFC Champion was present for Aston Villa's 3-2 victory over Burnley F.C. on December 30 and frequently shows support for the squad on social media.

He said, "UP THE VILLA!!! Great game today boys solid win."

According to his Instagram story, Edwards also seemed to be cheering on the squad from the sidelines during the match.

Leon Edwards a UFC Champion  was present for Aston Villa's 3-2 victory over Burnley F.C. on December 30 and frequently shows support for the squad on social media.
Leon Edwards a UFC Champion was present for Aston Villa's 3-2 victory over Burnley F.C. on December 30 and frequently shows support for the squad on social media.

With the victory, Aston Villa wins their 13th straight league game and equals Liverpool for most points in the Premier League.

After victories over Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington, Edwards is now the lead in the UFC Welterweight division.

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