Leon Edwards has a lot greater fish to fry.
This Saturday night time, July 27, ‘Rocky’ will return to the Octagon in his house nation in search of a profitable third protection of his welterweight world title. Standing in his method will probably be streaking division standout and the top-ranked contender at 170, Belal Muhammad.
Just lately, Edwards discovered himself on the heart of a callout from former foe and UFC fan favourite Nate Diaz after the TUF alumnus scored a majority choice victory over Jorge Masvidal in Anaheim.
“My essential goal is to be one of the best fighter on the earth so I wanna return and get a UFC title. Leon Edwards, Jake Paul…You’re lifeless,” Diaz mentioned.
Holding his eyes on the duty at hand, ‘Rocky’ hasn’t had a lot to say about Diaz’s remark, however Edwards’ coach, Dave Lovell, made it clear that the champ has extra necessary issues to fret about. Lovell additionally advised that Diaz ought to have left the battle sport a very long time in the past, citing all of the punishment he’s absorbed over his two-decade-long run.
“It’s all a joke. Leon ain’t acquired time for that Micky Mouse enterprise proper now, bruv,” Lovell advised Submission Radio. “Nate is making a living nonetheless and combating, however me personally I believe he wants to go away the sport alone. He’s taken a little bit bit an excessive amount of punishment now…This man’s acquired a life after combating.”
Nate Diaz and Leon Edwards delivered an immediate traditional of their lone UFC assembly
Leon Edwards and Nate Diaz met as soon as on MMA’s greatest stage, squaring off in a critically acclaimed conflict at UFC 263 in March 2021. Whereas ‘Rocky’ led the dance for almost all of the five-round affair, Diaz tagged Edwards late within the fifth spherical with a booming proper hand that had the UK star stumbling.
Diaz poured it on for the ultimate minute however was capable of safe the end and got here up quick on the scorecards.
Maybe we’ll see the 2 run it again contained in the Octagon as soon as Leon Edwards’ days of reigning over the welterweight division are over.