10 UFC Fights To Watch In July
2. Leon Edwards Vs. Rafael Dos Anjos - UFC On ESPN 4
Leon Edwards may not have got a fight against Jorge Masvidal like he hoped for, but he has got himself a very high level opponent in Rafael Dos Anjos.
The Brazilian has looked very good since his move up to the welterweight division. His last fight, an absolute barn burner against Kevin Lee, was arguably his best performance in the weight class. He showed the sort of grit and determination that made him a champion at lightweight and he'll need all of that against Edwards.
The British welterweight has been on a tear since he lost to Kamaru Usman back in 2015. Not only is he a fantastic athlete with plenty of ability to match it, he's also very intelligent in his approach to fighting. In his last performance against Gunnar Nelson, Edwards always seemed to be one step ahead of his opponent. He clearly had a game plan to nullify Nelson and it worked perfectly.
It's a tough fight for both men, but if the performance is good enough from either of them, it could make them a dark horse in the rankings.