“I think that's part of the U.K. There's racism, but it's very hush racism, right? It's not like in America; there's blatant racism sometimes. But in the U.K., it's like very down low racism, but it's there and it's sad to see in 2021.”

British professional mixed martial artist

Leon Edwards is a British professional mixed martial artist. He has competed since 2011 and has fought in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is a former UFC Welterweight Champion. Before the UFC, Edwards fought for BAMMA and held its welterweight title. He is known for his success at welterweight and for a career that has kept him among the division’s leading names.