L. Edwards beats N. Diaz in UFC 263. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Promise of the welterweights (Up to 77kg.) of Ultimate, Leon edwards proved that he should challenge for the welterweight belt. On the main card of UFC 263 this Saturday (12), the 'Rocky' had no problems against Nate diaz and dominated the five rounds. The athlete was declared the winner following a unanimous decision by the judges.
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At 29, Leon edwards He should fight for the welterweight belt (up to 77kg) in his next fight. Now, he scores his ninth consecutive victory and extends his good phase.
Moreover, Nate diaz, 36, was defeated again after competing for the 'BMF' belt in 2019. He has a record of 20 triumphs and 13 setbacks.
To begin, Nate diaz kicked low. Still, she saw Leon edwards shorten the distance and mark next to the grid. In his characteristic provocative style, Nick's brother called out the crowd and even 'danced' in the octagon. In turn, 'Rocky' exchanged blows, but managed to take him down against the fence. He fell onto his opponent's back and 'backpacked'. Diaz managed to spin and, even though he received an elbow, he managed to get out of position.
The return, unlike the first round, was marked by a lot of study between the combatants. Nate diaz continued to be cornered and was even hit by Leon edwards. He tried to kick low, but he was already showing some bleeding on his face. The two fighters exchanged blows at close range, but Leon shortened the fight and took him to the ground again. On top, he worked with punches. However, Diaz managed to get up and still had time to provoke his opponent, turning his back. In the last seconds, the 'Bad Boy' tries a spinning elbow.
Knowing that Diaz was feeling his legs, Edwards continued to kick low. He even took advantage of one of the moments to go to the fence. Nate responded quickly and connected with a cross and was taken down by his opponent. The 'Bad Boy' received a series of elbows and bled even more. With 20 seconds to end the round, he got back to his feet and had time to try another spinning elbow.
The fourth round was marked by frank exchanges between the combatants. Leon edwards continued to land the best shots in combinations, while Nate diaz He already looked a little tired and was absorbing a lot of punches. 'Rocky' approached and connected with other jabs and straight shots, as well as trying elbows from close range.
The large advantage meant that Leon edwards 'take your foot off' the accelerator. He tied him to the fence and even applied an uppercut, which unbalanced him. Nate diaz. In the final stretch, 'Bad Boy' landed a cross that made 'Rocky' feel it. He continued to corner until the end, but was unable to reverse the situation.
UFC 263 RESULTS
MAIN CARD
Average weight: Israel adesanya derrotou Marvin vettori in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) – Title fight
Fly weight: Brandon Moreno finished Deiveson Figueiredo with a rear naked choke at 2m26s of R3 – Title fight
Welterweight Weight: Leon edwards derrotou Nate diaz in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
Welterweight Weight: Belal Muhammad | derrotou Demian Maia in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Light Heavyweight: Paul Craig derrotou Jamahal hill by technical knockout at 1m59s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Lightweight: Brad Riddell derrotou Drew dober in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light Heavyweight: Erik Anders derrotou Darren stewart in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-27, 29-28, 29-27)
Fly weight: Lauren Murphy derrotou Joanne calderwood in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Feather weight: Movsar Evloev derrotou Hakeem dawodu in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Bantamweight: Pannie kianzad derrotou Alexis Davis in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Lightweight: terrance mckinney derrotou Matt frevola by knockout at 7sec. from R1
Featherweight: Steven Peterson defeated Chase Hooper in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Lightweight: fares ziam derrotou Luigi Vendramini in the judges' majority split decision (29-28, 28-28, 29-28)
Heavyweight: Carlos Boi derrotou Jake collier in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
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