The UFC is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only did they have a fantastic 2020, but as we roll into 2021, we have tons of exciting bouts. Championship fights, potential dream fights, and many more surprises are lurking around the corner.
So far, we’ve seen some great things taking place – Dustin became the first man to knock Conor out, Max Holloway put on a spectacle against Calvin Kattar, but we also saw some of the legends not being able to withstand the test of time. There have been some good and some sad moments in the octagon, but one thing is certain – we have a great year in front of us.
The recent spike in popularity of this great competition has even managed to influence other industries, with the online casino industry being the most interesting one. Some research has shown that UFC fans are also fans of playing casino games and this is something that game providers were well-aware of.
So, they supplied online casinos with various MMA and UFC-themed games which the fans of this sport can enjoy. Not only that, but players have tons of other games to choose from, with live dealer games being the most common pick. Spinsify has a list of all the best sites that feature live dealer games and they are worth checking out.
Speaking of the fighters, one of the most overlooked mixed martial artists is Leon Edwards. He is one of the top contenders in the welterweight division but hasn't fought in over a year. Khamzat Chimaev was supposed to be his next opponent, but he pulled out on 2 separate occasions. As Leon is left with no opponent for the time being, we would like to take a look at some of the fighters who can be a great matchup for him.
Stephen Thompson
The NMF, or also known as the nicest and kindest fighter on the roster has been calling out Leon on many occasions. Wonderboy is a phenomenal striker and has been in the top 5 for a while now. Although Leon is yet to respond to his callouts, we do believe that Stephen Thompson would be a great matchup for him.
Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa is coming off a win against Neil Magny in January this year and said that he is after the belt. But, he is yet to prove himself worthy of a title as he needs to beat a top 5 opponent and Leon Edwards would be a good choice for him. Leon has a chance for a smooth comeback, while Michael can be one step closer to the belt with a win against him.
Jorge Masvidal
Finally, we have Leon's arch-nemesis, the one who served him with the infamous "three-piece and a soda". It goes without saying that these two fighters hate each other and if they are put together in the octagon, they can make a true spectacle. But, due to the reason that the UFC is targeting Jorge to fight against Colby, then possibly get another title shot, this fight is not too likely to happen.
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