"I train in AKA, not Dagestan. It has its own schedule and training regimen, so it's hard for me to assess their skills. I sparred with Makhachev, but that was 8 years ago and we stood with each other for only one round.
I respect the way Dagestanians approach fights. They have a recognizable style with a bet on fighting. But MMA is MMA. I'm proving that I'm the best in the world. And I became the best even before AKA," Edwards said in an interview with Red Corner MMA.
As a reminder, Edwards will defend the belt against Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC 304 on June 27 in Manchester, UK.