UFC 286 VIDEO: Michael Bisping explains how Leon Edwards will beat Kamaru Usman again: UFC News: In a recent video by Michael Bisping, he explains why Leon Edwards will beat Kamaru Usman and retain his welterweight title at UFC 286. Leon Edwards is a plus-200 underdog. Follow the latest UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN
As per combat sports statistics 75% of the rubber matches are won by fighters who won in the second fight. The statistics rise to 80% if the fight is won with a stoppage submission TKO. In Leon Edwards last fight, it was a KO for Edwards.
3 Reasons Why Leon Edwards Will Beat Kamaru Usman and Retain The Welterweight Title at UFC 286
#1. Leon Edwards Is One Of The Best Strikers In The UFC World: Leon Edwards has been training himself to come back to deliver an even stronger fight to his fans. His foot movements are slick and fast. Michael Bisping says,” the man is like lightning”. 72% of Leon Edward’s attacks come from a distance, being in close range of the opponent increases the chances of them taking the fighter down. Leon Edwards in UFC 286 needs to work on his attacks and footwork and try to stay away from Kamaru Usman circling the cage. Leon Edwards is the only man to have KO Kamaru Usman, which makes him confident. The last attack Edwards made on Kamaru wasn’t a fluke. He had strategized his head kick for the last moment. This makes Leon Edwards one of the best strikers.
UFC 286 VIDEO: Michael Bisping explains how Leon Edwards will beat Kamaru Usman again and retain the welterweight title at UFC 286
#2. UFC 286 Will Be Taking Place In Leon Edward’s Hometown: The might is taking place in London in the O2 Arena. Leon Edwards will be having all the cheers and support that he requires to win the fight. Along with it the geography of the region also plays an effective role. Salt Lake City at an elevation of 4,200 ft above sea level, while London is 36 feet above sea level. Leon Edwards believes that the elevation played an important part for him, as he got tired during rounds one and two or else he could have dominated the fight from the beginning.
Kamaru Usman trains in Colorado which is even higher than Salt Lake City. Michael Bisping says that “elevation is a real thing” which most people dont realise until they experience it. Fighting on grounds with higher elevation can be tiring due to a lack of oxygen level.
#3. Momentum: Leon Edwards is on an unbelievable run, Since the fight of 2015 he has become a champion in his own home country. Edwards is only 31 years old and is coming into his prime. He already knows that he can KO the 35 years old Kamaru Usman. Leon has been fighting at the elite level for five years now and has defeated Gunnar Nelson, Rafael Dos Anjos, Nate Diaz and Kamaru Usman.
Leon Edwards has been putting in a lot of hard work for UFC 286 and there is no doubt that he may emerge victorious against his opponent Kamaru Usman.
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