Leon Edwards: ‘This is the new school of MMA – I’m able to do it all’
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But I just feel this is the new school of MMA – I’m able to do it all,” Edwards says ahead of his clash with Diaz this Saturday. I might go out there and smoke him in a round, or it might be a tough fight for five rounds, but I always see myself victorious.” open image in gallery Nate Diaz last fought in November 2019, losing to Jorge Masvidal via doctor stoppage Edwards, 29, last tasted defeat in 2015, when he was outpointed by current welterweight champion Usman. The American last fought in November 2019, losing to Jorge Masvidal via doctor stoppage, three months after outpointing Anthony Pettis in what was Diaz’s first fight in exactly three years. “I don’t think Nate ever comes out to fight timid,” Edwards says.
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