Are you okay with Dana strong arming Leon to fight Khamzat?

[You Will Vote For Dreyga]

Not gonna lie. I really like this fight but this was some cold shit.

I’m conflicted on how I feel. Thoughts?

 

[Deleted member 510653]

It's a win win for Leon because if he beats this guy he gets some shine and if he beats him he gets paid.. So he kinda doesn't end up all that bad tbh

 

[BEATDOWNS]

In no way is Leon getting screwed. Perfect opportunity for him. Dana said he wanted to give him a big fight and delivered. All eyes are on Khamzat so if he Leon beats him it's huge, even if it's boring.

 

[kenetics]

I'm actually hoping leon ends the hype train.

 

[TrevorLahey]

I don't know all the details. As much as Leon was claiming no one would fight him, apparently he wouldn't take fights against guys like Wonderboy either. I don't know why he hasn't fought Jorge Masvidal yet, that's a fight I thought everyone wanted.

 

[mirko>anyone]

Yes. I generally side with the fighters on pay, but getting tired of fighters trying to pick/choose fights or wait out unwarranted title shots.

 

[MEAN357]

Its dirty as fuck dana is a fucking snake but its a good fight so...

 

[TerrorTimmy]

Leon literally called out Khamzat on Twitter and was serious about. He asked for the fight.

The UFC does a lot of shady shit and treat their fighters like trash. They dirtied Leon by removing him from the rankings.

But he asked for this fight. This isn't something you can complain about.

 

[TempleoftheDog]

No. It’s bush league, and borders on extortion.

 

[Jose Beehive]

I don't like how it's been arranged but essentially it's a great opportunity for both, with Khamzats hype it could be as good a win as anyone above or around him ranked in terms of being closer to a title shot... And for Khamzat obviously it could move him right up to near title contention too.. Basically a win win, though if Chimaev loses it will seem like a bad move..

I'll be rooting for Leon.

 

[old school 2]

I love it.

 

[BEATDOWNS]

No. It’s bush league, and borders on extortion.

What am i missing here i thought Leon called him out..

 

[Mammothman]

Scott is a punk, he brought all of these to himself and still he is getting a chance to fight a rising star like Khamzat, he should be greatful

 

[TempleoftheDog]

What am i missing here i thought Leon called him out..

After the UFC removed Edwards from the rankings. They only reinstated him after agreeing to fight Borz.

 

[BluntForceTrama]

Someone had to do it

 

[greenhawk]

Khamzat in just 3 fights is more popular than Leon who now has 12 fights in UFC. Edwards should be happy with this matchup. If he wins, he makes a name for himself.

 

[kuroro]

Not gonna lie. I really like this fight but this was some cold shit.

I’m conflicted on how I feel. Thoughts?

I think it's bullshit if that's really what's happening. I like Khamzat, but I'm pulling hard for Edwards to crush his hype and kill Dana White with an aneurysm.

 

[Meathead Jock]

My only problem in how they treated Leon is the fight is being placed (headlining id assume) an ESPN+ card. Put it on PPV or regular ESPN.

Strong arming him to put him on a digital subscription service card headlining or not bugs me a bit more than it should. Hope they rewarded him a bit more than just "we will give you your ranking back".

 

[MescalineDreams]

Not gonna lie. I really like this fight but this was some cold shit.

I’m conflicted on how I feel. Thoughts?

Dana is just one man.

This is how a lot of giant corporations operate.

It's cut throat business.

 

[BEATDOWNS]

After the UFC removed Edwards from the rankings. They only reinstated him after agreeing to fight Borz.

Guess Leon really was being a Diva then..