If Leon Edwards was a betting man, his cash could be on Michael ‘Venom’ Web page handy Ian Machado Garry his first profession loss.
On Saturday, June 29, Garry will put his ‘O’ on the road as he continues to work his manner up the welterweight ladder. Standing in his manner of a possible spot within the division’s prime 5 will likely be MVP, a former Bellator standout seeking to make his personal mark within the loaded 170-pound weight class.
Providing his ideas on the approaching conflict, reigning welterweight king Leon Edwards recommended that, whereas it might not produce essentially the most thrilling of outcomes, he believes ‘Venom’ will finally see his hand raised in Las Vegas.
“I really feel prefer it’s certainly one of these fights the place it’s like each guys will play in vary and so they’re like not committing, ready to sort of punch one another,” Edwards instructed Sky Sports activities. “If I needed to put cash on it, I’d in all probability favor ‘MVP.’ It’ll be battle. I’m to see the way it performs out.”
Leon Edwards is targeted on the duty at hand
Sitting within the No. 7 and No. 13 spots respectively, Ian Machado Garry and Michael Web page have a variety of work to do earlier than Edwards is keen to see them as a possible risk to his throne.
“In the event that they each preserve successful, one hundred pc,” Edwards stated. “For me, I solely have a look at No. 1 and No. 2. I believe after that, it simply will get too … like, simply an excessive amount of coming in. After I beat Belal, that’s how I have a look at it. I don’t have a look at No. 10 or 11 or 9 but. Till they begin attending to that No. 5, I’ll be like, ‘OK, who’s this?’ Then I’ll begin trying” (h/t MMA Junkie).
Proper now, the one factor on Leon Edwards’ thoughts is his upcoming title battle with the division’s No. 1 ranked contender, Belal Muhammad. The bout is scheduled to emanate from Co-op Dwell in Manchester, England when the promotion heads again to Manchester, England for UFC 304 on June 27.
‘Bear in mind The Identify’ secured his spot on the prime with a powerful nine-fight win streak courting again to 2019. Alongside the way in which, Muhammad has earned noteworthy wins towards the likes of Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson, Vicente Luque, Sean Brady, and Gilbert Burns—all fighters who presently reside within the welterweight prime 15.
