“He needs to be worried” – Leon Edwards cautions Islam Makhachev about “DANGEROUS” Charles Oliveira at UFC 280
Leon Edwards, Islam Makhachev, and Charles Oliveira
Leon Edwards was recently asked about his thoughts on Islam Makhachev taking on Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi. The new welterweight king believes the Dagestani needs to bring his ‘A’ game against the “Dangerous” Brazilian.
Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira will clash at UFC 280 which takes place in Abu Dhabi next month. This is one of the most-anticipated bouts of this year and the lightweight title is at stake. After Leon’s win against Kamaru Usman, Makhachev took a sly dig at Leon “Rocky” Edwards.
Following that comment, in an interview with InsideFighting, Edwards believes Islam should focus more on his fight rather than commentating on the welterweight champion. “That’s a good fight. I think that’s a fight he needs to worry about,” said Leon in the interview with InsideFighting.
“He should worry about Charles, you know. He’s a dangerous opponent and I think you should take him seriously. He’s got great jiu-jitsu, great striking, and great grappling, so I’m looking forward to that fight,” added Edwards. The welterweight king believes he might also go to Abu Dhabi to witness that fight live.
Islam Makhachev calls Leon Edwards’ win over Usman as “lucky”
Leon “Rocky” Edwards became the new welterweight champion at UFC 278 by creating history and shocking the entire world. Leon became the first-ever British fighter to win the UFC welterweight belt. He finished Kamaru Usman in the final minute with a devastating head kick and ended the Nigerian Nightmare’s reign as champ.
Islam Makhachev, the lightweight contender, was not so impressed with Leon’s win. According to the Dagestani, Leon was losing the entire fight and got lucky with the headkick. “Edwards lucky because he [Usman] beat him all five rounds, almost, first round…when they’re going to fight again in rematch, 100 percent I think Kamaru is going to beat him,” said Islam in an ESPN interview.
Do you think Islam was harsh with his comments about the welterweight champion? What are your thoughts on Islam vs Charles at UFC 280?
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