What is wrong with Leon Edwards?

BE’s Connor Ruebusch takes a close look at Leon Edwards’ MMA game, and the mindset that shaped it.

Mar 17, 2023

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Illustrations of Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. — Illustration by BE Art Director Chris Rini

This Saturday, Leon Edwards takes on Kamaru Usman for the third time. Looking at this matchup, I was excited to finally revisit my old series, Gameplanning for Greatness, in which I prescribe strategies for championship fights. It would have been called something like, How Leon Edwards beats Kamaru Usman. Only o…

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Connor Ruebusch

Breaking down technique, strategy, style, and all the finer points of face punching. Host of the podcast Heavy Hands. Co-host of the MMA Vivisection.