Leon Edwards is predicting a win for his rival Jorge Masvidal in his upcoming clash with Gilbert Burns at UFC 286. The welterweight champion is set to defend his title against Burns on April 24th, and Edwards believes that Masvidal will come out on top.
Edwards and Masvidal have had a long-standing rivalry, with the two having a heated exchange at a press conference in 2019. The two have since gone their separate ways, with Masvidal now set to face Burns for the title.
In an interview with MMA Fighting, Edwards said that he believes Masvidal will win the fight. He said that Masvidal is a “tough guy” and that he has the “experience and the skill” to come out on top.
Edwards also said that he believes Masvidal’s experience in the cage will be a major factor in the fight. He said that Masvidal has been in the cage with some of the best fighters in the world and that he has the “toughness and the heart” to come out on top.
Edwards also said that he believes Masvidal’s striking will be a major factor in the fight. He said that Masvidal has “great striking” and that he has the “power and the speed” to finish the fight.
Edwards also said that he believes Masvidal’s ground game will be a major factor in the fight. He said that Masvidal has “great jiu-jitsu” and that he has the “technique and the knowledge” to finish the fight.
Overall, Edwards believes that Masvidal will come out on top in the fight. He said that Masvidal has the “experience, the skill, the toughness, the heart, the power, the speed, and the technique” to come out on top. He also said that he believes Masvidal’s experience in the cage will be a major factor in the fight.
It remains to be seen if Edwards’ prediction will come true, but it is clear that he believes Masvidal will come out on top in the fight. The fight between Masvidal and Burns is set to take place on April 24th at UFC 286.
