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Will take on Masvidal
Edwards will take on Jorge Masvidal in a welterweight matchup at UFC 269 on Dec. 11, Mike Bohn of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Masvidal and Edwards have had an ongoing rivalry that started in 2019 when both fighters were involved in a backstage incident at a UFC event in London, and they'll finally settle the score in this bout. While the contracts for the fight have not been signed yet, the bout agreements have been sent to both parties. Despite the UFC having a penchant for five-round, non-title fights of late, it appears this bout will be scheduled for three rounds. Should Edwards emerge victorious and bringing his winning streak to 10, it would be tough to imagine a situation in which he's not part of the next welterweight title bout following Nov. 6's clash between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington.
Masvidal and Edwards have had an ongoing rivalry that started in 2019 when both fighters were involved in a backstage incident at a UFC event in London, and they'll finally settle the score in this bout. While the contracts for the fight have not been signed yet, the bout agreements have been sent to both parties. Despite the UFC having a penchant for five-round, non-title fights of late, it appears this bout will be scheduled for three rounds. Should Edwards emerge victorious and bringing his winning streak to 10, it would be tough to imagine a situation in which he's not part of the next welterweight title bout following Nov. 6's clash between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington.
Hangs on late to get by Nate Diaz
Edwards defeated Nate Diaz via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) at UFC 263 on Saturday in Glendale, Arizona.
ANALYSIS
What was a dominant effort from Edwards in enemy territory was severely muted by the way he closed the show. The good news for Leon is that he was in total control for about 24 and a half minutes. He torched Nate with leg kicks in the early going and opened up multiple huge gashes on his opponent. Diaz attempted to turn the fight into a circus on multiple occasions and Edwards wouldn't fall for it. In short, it was the perfect performance from Leon until the closing seconds. Diaz clocked Edwards with a left hand late, and Leon had to hang on for dear life in order to see the final bell. He got there and took a clear cut unanimous decision, but it's fair to wonder if the final moments of this fight cost Edwards an immediate title shot. That might sound ridiculous in theory, but UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman doesn't have a bout signed at the moment and there have been rumblings of a rematch between he and Colby Covington. Regardless, there is no conceivable way Leon is any more than one additional win away from his shot at UFC gold. He in unbeaten in his last 10 fights (9-0, 1NC) dating back to December 2015, with his last defeat coming against Usman.
What was a dominant effort from Edwards in enemy territory was severely muted by the way he closed the show. The good news for Leon is that he was in total control for about 24 and a half minutes. He torched Nate with leg kicks in the early going and opened up multiple huge gashes on his opponent. Diaz attempted to turn the fight into a circus on multiple occasions and Edwards wouldn't fall for it. In short, it was the perfect performance from Leon until the closing seconds. Diaz clocked Edwards with a left hand late, and Leon had to hang on for dear life in order to see the final bell. He got there and took a clear cut unanimous decision, but it's fair to wonder if the final moments of this fight cost Edwards an immediate title shot. That might sound ridiculous in theory, but UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman doesn't have a bout signed at the moment and there have been rumblings of a rematch between he and Colby Covington. Regardless, there is no conceivable way Leon is any more than one additional win away from his shot at UFC gold. He in unbeaten in his last 10 fights (9-0, 1NC) dating back to December 2015, with his last defeat coming against Usman.
Fight pushed back to June 12
Edwards' fight against Nate Diaz is being postponed from May 15 to UFC 263 on June 12, Mike Bohn of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
It's reported that Diaz has suffered a minor injury which will force the postponement of this matchup until later next month. Thus, the original date of this fight, which was May 15, is being pushed back to UFC 263 on June 12. Edwards is set to enter this match as a betting favorite of (-500) or greater.
It's reported that Diaz has suffered a minor injury which will force the postponement of this matchup until later next month. Thus, the original date of this fight, which was May 15, is being pushed back to UFC 263 on June 12. Edwards is set to enter this match as a betting favorite of (-500) or greater.
Taking on Nate Diaz in UFC 262
Edwards will fight Nate Diaz in the co-main event of UFC 262 on May 15 in Houston, Ariel Helwani of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The Birmingham native will take part in a historic fight, as his battle with Diaz will be the first five-round non-title co-main event in UFC history. He is coming off a no-contest against Belal Muhammad on March 13 due to an accidental eye poke by Edwards in the second round. However, before that no-contest, Edwards was riding a eight-fight win streak dating back to 2015.
The Birmingham native will take part in a historic fight, as his battle with Diaz will be the first five-round non-title co-main event in UFC history. He is coming off a no-contest against Belal Muhammad on March 13 due to an accidental eye poke by Edwards in the second round. However, before that no-contest, Edwards was riding a eight-fight win streak dating back to 2015.
No contest in return from layoff
Edwards and Belal Muhammad fought to a no contest (accidental eye poke) at 0:18 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
The eye poke from Edwards was clearly an accident, but that won't make either he or Muhammad feel any better about the situation. Edwards was fighting for the first time since July 2019, while Muhammad was competing in his first main event with the UFC. It doesn't mean anything now, but Edwards looked excellent in Round 1 despite the long layoff. Hopefully the company takes care of both men following an unfortunate situation for all parties involved.
The eye poke from Edwards was clearly an accident, but that won't make either he or Muhammad feel any better about the situation. Edwards was fighting for the first time since July 2019, while Muhammad was competing in his first main event with the UFC. It doesn't mean anything now, but Edwards looked excellent in Round 1 despite the long layoff. Hopefully the company takes care of both men following an unfortunate situation for all parties involved.