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‘I’m going in here to stop him’: Leon Edwards predicts finish against Nate Diaz

Surging welterweight Leon Edwards will welcome Nate Diaz back into the Octagon this Saturday at UFC 263, and the Brit is predicting a stoppage win despite the latter being notoriously difficult to finish.

Diaz has proven to be one of the toughest fighters in the division, but Edwards is prepared for everything his opponent brings to the table and is confident he will give The Ultimate Fighter 5 winner a beating to remember on June 12.

“I don’t have to go looking for him, Edwards told MMA Fighting in a recent interview. “He’s going to be right in front of you.