What’s next for welterweight champion Leon Edwards?

Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev. Photo: Johnathon Michael / Frontkick.online

Rising superstar Khamzat Chimaev might very well be next in line for a title shot. If he puts on a dominating performance against Nate Diaz on September 10, ”Borz” would make a strong case for facing Edwards next.

“Congratulations Leon Edwards. See you soon boy,” Chimaev wrote on Twitter after Saturday’s fight.

Chimaev and Edwards was supposed to fight back in December 2020. However, both welterweights tested positive for COVID-19, and the fight was postponed. The bout was then rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 185 and UFC Fight Night 187, but was cancelled both times.

However, Chimaev went on to beat Li Jingliang and Gilbert Burns, while Edwards had a no-contest against Belal Muhammad, and wins over Nate Diaz and Kamaru Usman.