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It seems like Leon is ready to fight and is pretty high up in the rankings now...in the top 5
I think the most logical matchup is Woodley
Woodley appears ready and wants to fight Usman...but to get that, he would basically have to sit out until after Colby/Usman, and even after that, and while that strategy worked for Stipe, it may not work for Woodley
However, if Woodley beats Edwards in a potential #1 contender fight...possibly on the same card as Usman/Colby, he has a more legit claim at the next title shot, especially if Colby wins
Woodley was going to fight Lawler before Colby did...so why not fight Edwards who is just as high ranked
It also seems like the winner of Masvidal vs Diaz might want to fight McGregor or focus on money fights over title fights, which takes them out of the picture for a while
Till is going up to MW, so hes out
Lawler is coming off (2) losses, so that would be a step back for Edwards...and Lawler should get an easier fight like Mike Perry or Neil Magny
The only other options are Ponz and Wonderboy...but in reality, these (2) should be fighting each other soon...and give RDA a winnable fight, like Chiesa or Askren if he beats Maia
I think the most logical matchup is Woodley
Woodley appears ready and wants to fight Usman...but to get that, he would basically have to sit out until after Colby/Usman, and even after that, and while that strategy worked for Stipe, it may not work for Woodley
However, if Woodley beats Edwards in a potential #1 contender fight...possibly on the same card as Usman/Colby, he has a more legit claim at the next title shot, especially if Colby wins
Woodley was going to fight Lawler before Colby did...so why not fight Edwards who is just as high ranked
It also seems like the winner of Masvidal vs Diaz might want to fight McGregor or focus on money fights over title fights, which takes them out of the picture for a while
Till is going up to MW, so hes out
Lawler is coming off (2) losses, so that would be a step back for Edwards...and Lawler should get an easier fight like Mike Perry or Neil Magny
The only other options are Ponz and Wonderboy...but in reality, these (2) should be fighting each other soon...and give RDA a winnable fight, like Chiesa or Askren if he beats Maia