Leon Edwards warns Nate Diaz that five-round clash = longer punishment
Public Group active 3 years, 1 month agoLeon Edwards believes his five-round fight with Nate Diaz will allow him to dish out ‘longer punishment’ at 262. The co-main event non-title fight is the first of it’s kind in the organisation’s history to go longer than three rounds and Diaz is regarded as doing his best work later in fights when his superior cardio pays dividends. But Edwards is not remotely concerned about the engine of his opponent and is out to ‘hurt’ the American. Leon Edwards, pictured here against Belal Muhammad last month, believes he’ll beat Nate Diaz The American Diaz (above) is thought to do his best work later in fight Share this article Share 4.8k shares Diaz last fought in 2019 and his fight with Jorge Masvidal was stopped due to cuts Edwards thinks he is too dangerous in every area for Diaz to be able to cope with him’I truly believe that. I think my combinations of punches, elbows, and kicks are going to hurt him. My grappling, articalize.com my cardio, I just think I’m the better man in all areas.’Edwards fought to a no contest last month against Belal Muhammad after accidentally poking his opponent in the eye during the second round. The No 3-ranked welterweight has been striving for a big name to meet him inside the octagon and finally has his wish. The UFC 262 showdown with Diaz can propel the winner to a title shot against Kamaru Usman or Jorge Masvidal and will bring the 29-year-old the kind of exposure he has lacked. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share 4.8k shares
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