UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping has suggested a fitting opponent for Leon Edwards after Edwards`s recent defeat at UFC London.
Leon Edwards, former UFC welterweight champion, faced another setback against a strong grappler in London. Edwards has now experienced consecutive losses for the first time in his career, losing to Sean Brady by submission in the main event of UFC London.
Edwards entered UFC London hoping to set up a rematch with Belal Muhammad after losing his title at UFC 304 last July. Muhammad is scheduled to fight Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315, and Sean Brady`s recent victory puts him in contention for a fight against the winner.
To contend for the welterweight title again, Edwards will likely need to secure at least two victories. Fortunately, the welterweight division offers numerous compelling and prominent fighters for Edwards to face.
Michael Bisping Proposes ‘Exciting Matchup’ for Leon Edwards Post-UFC London
Michael Bisping, a UFC Hall of Famer, is well-acquainted with overcoming adversity. Throughout his journey to the UFC middleweight championship, Bisping faced several challenges but established himself as a legend through his persistent drive for success.
Bisping believes Edwards needs to learn from his UFC London experience and suggests a fight against a rising welterweight star as an ideal next step.
In a recent social media post, Bisping suggested a notable opponent for Edwards`s next UFC fight.
“I’d like to see him fight a striker, which would make for an entertaining fight,” Bisping commented regarding Edwards. “Ian Garry makes a lot of sense in my opinion.”
Ian Machado Garry recently suffered his first professional loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 in December. Garry has expressed dissatisfaction with the UFC`s welterweight title fight booking, believing he should have been chosen to face Muhammad despite his recent loss.
Garry and Edwards were previously teammates before a contentious split between Garry and their gym. Leading up to UFC London, Garry believed he should be ranked higher than Edwards, even after his recent defeat.
Sean Brady Continues to Taunt Leon Edwards After UFC London
As Edwards considers his next move, he is still facing taunts from Brady following UFC London. Brady mocked Edwards’s ‘headshot dead’ slogan in a post-fight social media message and accused Edwards and his team of unsportsmanlike behavior in a recent interview.
Brady felt underestimated by Edwards, fans, and experts leading up to UFC London. However, after his career-defining performance, Brady is now a strong contender for a title shot, depending on Rakhmonov`s injury recovery timeline.
Meanwhile, Edwards has not yet publicly addressed his defeat at UFC London and will aim to rebound later in the year. According to Bisping, a victory over a top contender like Garry would be sufficient to re-enter him into the welterweight title discussion.
