Trilogy Fight Confirmed if Edwards Beats Usman, Says Dana White

By: Nikhil Chauhan Image Credit: UFC

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Edwards vs usman 3 is sure to happen!

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Trilogy Fight Confirmed if Edwards Beats Usman, Says Dana White

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