UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards thinks Paddy Pimblett might be in for a tough evening at UFC 304.
Pimblett is about to return to the Octagon towards Bobby Inexperienced in an intriguing matchup at UFC 304 in Manchester, England on July 27. It’s his first battle since he defeated Tony Ferguson by choice again in December. It’s a huge step up in competitors for Pimblett and Inexperienced is a -186 favourite to defeat ‘The Baddy’ on FanDuel, because the oddsmakers count on the American to get the win.
“I feel if Bobby Inexperienced reveals up, I’ll most likely favor Bobby Inexperienced. If he reveals up. However I do additionally see a method of victory for Paddy as effectively. If he takes it to the bottom and grinds him down a bit, he can get a submission,” Edwards stated to Tom Aspinall on the heavyweight’s YouTube channel.
Though Edwards thinks Inexperienced will win, he does suppose ‘King’ generally doesn’t present up. So, if Inexperienced doesn’t present as much as his full potential Pimblett does have the possibility to tug off the upset.
“Bobby Inexperienced is a kind of guys who generally reveals up, generally doesn’t present up. It will depend on what Bobby reveals up,” Edwards added.
If Pimblett can upset Inexperienced it could be a press release win and would put the Brit into the rankings. However, defeating Inexperienced could be simpler stated than completed, as each the oddsmakers and Edwards count on ‘King’ to get the win in enemy territory.
As for Leon Edwards, he’s set to headline UFC 304 in Manchester, England as he defends his welterweight title towards Belal Muhammad. It serves as a rematch of their 2021 battle that was dominated a No Contest on account of an unintended eye poke from Edwards.
Edwards is presently 22-3 and one No Contest and is coming off a call win over Colby Covington to defend his welterweight title for the second time.