UFC star names favorite in possible superfight between champions Islam Makhachev and Leon Edwards

Islam makhachev e Leon edwards They are UFC champions. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

MMA icon, Henry Cejudo named his favorite for a possible fight between Islam makhachev e Leon edwards. On his YouTube channel, the bantamweight (up to 61,2kg) analyzed the challenge between the champions and expressed his opinion on the outcome. For the North American, the Russian would have an advantage in the fight.

"Islam makhachev He's a different wrestler. He is very disciplined. His actions speak louder than words. (…) I feel that Islam would expose him (Edwards). He (Leon) faces everyone the same way. We've seen what happens to guys like Israel adesanya, which are one-dimensional. These more complete guys are the ones capable of showing other skills, in addition to striking. I give favoritism to the ‘Nightmare of Dagestan’, Islam makhachev. He’s strong and he’ll be able to do what I believed Coby (Covington) would do, but better,” Cejudo said.

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No UFC 296, Leon stepped into the octagon for his last challenge of the 2023 season. Against Covington, the Englishman had a dominant performance and beat his controversial rival in the judges' decision.

Moments after Edwards' triumph, Makhachev used social media to criticize the clash between the welterweight champion (under 77,1kg) and Colby. The Russian, who leads the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg), is aiming for an opportunity to win his second UFC title.