Marretinha celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Gabriel Marretinha He believes the stars have aligned and put him on a collision course with a former Ultimate champion. Recently, fans were surprised by the announcement of the fight between Joaquin buckley e Sean brady at UFC Vegas 115, information that, in the Brazilian prospect's view, paved the way for him to face Leon edwards in his next step towards the welterweight title (up to 77kg).
In a publication on social media, Gabriel Bonfim He indicated that the new scenario of the division leaves him as one of the main names available to test his strength against the former English champion, leaving, in his assessment, only him and... Leon edwards as natural options for confrontation.
"So it looks like it's just the two of us left." Leon edwards" he wrote Gabriel Bonfim.
Gabriel Marretinha and Leon Edwards are experiencing opposite phases in the UFC.
Prates defeats Edwards in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
After being heavily criticized for the victory over Stephen Thompson, won by a divided and widely contested decision, Gabriel Marretinha He was scheduled for his first main event fight in the UFC in November 2025. On that occasion, the Brazilian gave no chance to... Randy Brown And after dominating the first round, he won by knockout in the second round.
Leon edwards, in turn, hasn't won since December 2023, when he defended the belt against Colby covingtonSubsequently, the Briton was defeated by Belal Muhammad |, Sean brady e Carlos Prates – by decision, finalization and knockoutrespectively.
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