Leon Edwards has impressed many in his most up-to-date performances, and that features fellow UFC welterweight and UFC Español commentator Santiago Ponzinibbio.
Edwards, the present champion of the UFC’s 170-pound division, is anticipated to defend his title for the second time later this yr towards long-time contender Colby Covington. Though a troublesome process, Ponzinibbio (29-7 MMA, 11-6 UFC) sees Edwards retaining his belt and beating Covington.
“I like Edwards, and I believe I’ll go along with him,” Ponzinibbio advised MMA Junkie in Spanish. “He’s had excellent evolution. He’s acquired good attain. It’s a southpaw combat. He has a very good kicking sport. He confirmed that towards Kamaru (Usman). He’s acquired good fingers and an excellent protection. He improved lots on the grappling. I see him very full, and I choose him to be the favourite.”
Though the combat between Edwards and Covington could be aggressive to most on paper, many questioned the UFC’s determination to provide Covington one other title shot even after not combating for over a yr.
Ponzinibbio agrees with the critics and thinks Belal Muhammad was rather more deserving of the chance.
“It doesn’t make a distinction what I believe the corporate ought to do, however I believe it’s unsuitable,” Ponzinibbio mentioned. “It’s unsuitable as a result of Colby Covington is a fighter who turns down many fights, all the time. Even when he was right here (at American High Group).
“He rejects a bunch of fights and fights every time he needs to, and I consider there are fighters who’re doing extra and have extra benefit.”
