Leon Edwards Gives Khabib & Kamaru Usman’s Loudmouth Manager a Reality Check: “He Pretends Like He’s the Fighter”

Leon Edwards has risen to the top of the welterweight division with a win over Kamaru Usman. Over the period, ‘Rocky’ has not had an easy journey with fighters avoiding him and some managers thrash-talking him. However, Edwards‘ win over Usman became one of the greatest underdog stories in the UFC. Moreover, before his trilogy with Usman, Leon Edwards has taken it upon himself to provide a reality check for his doubters. On the receiving end of his opinion is non-other than Kamaru Usman‘s controversial manager Ali Abdelaziz.

Leon Edwards thrashes Ali Abdelaziz for his acts

Leon Edwards is slowly becoming a fan favorite. He has certainly done even more good to his name in his recent interview with Ariel Helwani. ‘Rocky’ spoke about the acts of Ali Abdelaziz in the interview and thrashed him for the same.

Edwards said in the interview, “I don’t know what’s wrong with him.” Furthermore, in a joyful yet criticizing manner, the UFC welterweight champion added, “He pretends like he’s the fighter, you know. He’s just a manager. Calm down. Let the fighters fight. You manage see you in the background. Let the guys do the thing. He pretends like he’s the fighter, you know.”

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Edwards made a strong statement against the controversial manager. Moreover, Leon Edwards is definitely not to be seen as a fan of Abdelaziz. Likely so, as the controversial manager has had foul interactions with the UFC welterweight champion.

Edwards was on the receiving end of Abdelaziz’s trash talks

Ali Abdelaziz has been trash-talking ‘Rocky’ for a long time. Even before his second fight with Kamaru Usman, Abdelaziz tried to get under the skin of the UFC champion. A tweet of Abdelaziz from last year stated, “There is unfinished business with León Edwards, if Conor wants, Dana wants nothing will make me happier than seeing Kamaru put a hole in his head. @USMAN84kg @danawhite”

Moreover, also during the championship match at UFC 278, Henry Cejudo and Ali Abdelaziz could be seen in the audience commenting on the fight. The duo seemed to say, “Easy Money” as Usman was cruising for a win till the 5th round. However, their plans were ruined as Edwards knocked out ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ to taste the UFC gold.

Ali Abdelaziz will be hoping his client takes revenge against Edwards after providing an update on Usman‘s injury.

What do you think about the beef between Leon Edwards and Ali Abdelaziz? Do you think the controversial manager should do with his shenanigans?

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