Soooo is Leon Edwards gonna be the new John Fitch???

[ulysse]

Quite simple honestly,If he beats Woodley and Conor stays away from 170 he'll get the winner of Usman/Mas.

TS in 2020 ; Only if UFC needs a UK fighter.
And Usman is out for a while...

 

[Rorschachxx]

Leon might be one of those guys whose gonna be forced to win forever until the right circumstances arise. It doesn't help that legit noone gives a fuck about him.

 

[Kono dio da!]

no, Fitch had a style that was like watching paint dry... Leon is a solid fighter, and far more exciting than given credit for

Nice head kicks, elbows, gnp what's not to like bruh, honestly? Haters give him so much crap.

 

[Kono dio da!]

He's definitely being given the Max Holloway treatment/build as a contender. But I believe he'll beat T-Wood, may even gave to win 1 more after that just because the UFC gonna UFC. I think he's the most well-rounded WW in the world so I feel confident in his chance against anyone. And he's young getting better with each fight.

Dana always loved max. He's being given the Tony treatment if anything.

 

[Sherdog Oliver]

He gets one if he beats Tyrone. Or a big fight.

He is a striker, a KO will happen in a big fight. Like Machidas early career.

 

[ostlerrage]

Make the fight with mas already

 

[Chivas GDL]

Is Leon Edwards the guy who KO Josh Thompson with a kick a bunch of years ago?

 

[ChinaMMABlog]

Already took an L to the "dominant" Champ. On a pretty good winning streak and does not appear to be about to lose in the near future but it's unlikely that the UFC will look towards him for a titleshot. Many fans consider him boring all though I believe most are over critical. Not a diss thread. I like him but what are his chances of getting a titleshot even if he wins 3 or 3 more fights in your opinion???

bad comparison.

at least Fitch got a title shot ...

But seriously, Edwards is a way more well-rounded fighter. He's basically better than the best version of Fitch everywhere except wrestling. And even then, Fitch wouldn't work him on the ground.

 

[TeddyT]

Yes,he is easily ahead of mas for a title shot but isn't even getting mentioned. The Woodley fight is unnecessary and only ment to derail him cause we know Woodley isn't a title shot for ages if ever. Sadly he might need to pull a colby if he wants what he's due.

 

[MigitAs]

Sorry, I meant Leon Scott.

Ya damn right.