'I'm getting goosebumps!' - Dana White can't contain his excitement after confirming the UK's biggest ever UFC event

UFC president Dana White has confirmed the hugely-anticipated trilogy fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman will take place in England in 2023.

Speaking to BT Sport journalist Adam Catterall, White said: "We're coming back to England with the rematch.

"Leon Edwards, in his home country, in England. It's been so long. I'm getting goosebumps!

"It's been so long since we brought a big title fight back to the UK. We're going to make that card, look like this card [UFC 280]. I'm so excited because you know how much I love the fans in England, and in the UK.

"Look at my goosebumps! I’m f****** pumped! Yes we will be back in England."

White went on to reveal that he plans for Khamzat Chimaev to fight on the same card, potentially as a co-main event.

Chimaev remains unbeaten in the UFC and is viewed as one of the hottest prospects in MMA.

He instead faced Kevin Holland in a co-main event catchweight fight, winning by submission in round one to take his MMA record to 12-0.

When asked what weight Khamzat's next fight would be at, White added: "Khamzat wants to fight at 170 [lbs].

"I'm going to give him one more opportunity to fight at 170. He needs to deliver and make the weight. I would love to do that fight in England too.

"I'm telling you, I'm going to bring a badass card to England. English fans have been incredible. They're so fun, they bring such great energy.

"When Leon Edwards won that fight, I walked in the back and said 'we're going to England boys'. I said 'f***ing move this whole schedule, we're going to England.'

"England deserves this and Leon Edwards deserves this. I'm excited, I can't wait."

American fighter Colby Covington has been touted a possible opponent for Chimaev.

Should they meet in the octagon, the victor could potentially face the winner of Edwards' title defence against Usman.