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[Dan Stallworthy]

When did Stephan Bonner pass away?? That completely passed me by. The TUF 1 final could be credited with being the start of the explosion in popularity of MMA.

Think it was Christmas day. Very sad

 

[Dan Stallworthy]

Usman Vs Edwards 3 confirmed for UFC London

 

[Fredo]

Usman Vs Edwards 3 confirmed for UFC London

Edwards was so lucky. See him getting destroyed this time round.

 

[Gareth88]

Edwards was so lucky. See him getting destroyed this time round.

Not too sure about him getting destroyed this time around. A KO like that will have taken away a lot Usman’s confidence. It will be a great fight

 

[Timbo Tottenham]

Well that was a hugely disappointing fight.

 

[Capocrimini]

I used to love JJ but after all the controversy didn't really follow him. Is he considered the GOAT in UFC?

 

[Goldman]

I used to love JJ but after all the controversy didn't really follow him. Is he considered the GOAT in UFC?

From a sporting perspective I think it’s hard to argue against.

 

[-Afri-Coy-]

From a sporting perspective I think it’s hard to argue against.

GSP and then Khabib for me, and JJ will always have a * next to his name for the steroids just like TJ Pillashaw.

He is a phenomenal fighter though.

 

[Scot-Spur]

GSP and then Khabib for me, and JJ will always have a * next to his name for the steroids just like TJ Pillashaw.

He is a phenomenal fighter though.

No chance, the calibre of fighter Jones ran through is far beyond the other two you mention.
Jones is a messed up guy and struggles to keep out of trouble. I don’t think he is a steroids cheat though.

 

[Dan Stallworthy]

Regardless of his personal issues Jones will always be the GOAT in my opinion

 

[Goldman]

I was looking forward to the Edwards fight tonight, but I’ve just seen it’s a PPV event…

The card doesn’t look strong enough for me to bother tbh.

 

[ajspurs]

I was looking forward to the Edwards fight tonight, but I’ve just seen it’s a PPV event…

The card doesn’t look strong enough for me to bother tbh.

Vettori fighting, Gaethje too and then the Edwards v Usman fight isn't bad to make up some of the card to be honest. I was pissed off to see it was a PPV event but the thing with UFC is that sometimes I just like an evening of watching fights on the big screen and not streaming it somewhere. Will probably pay for it if it's £20 or less but I get where you're coming from still for sure.

 

[Gareth88]

I am going for Edwards by Ko again

 

[Timbo Tottenham]

I am going for Edwards by Ko again

Bold. I’d love that to happen, but I reckon that Usman will stick to the tactics he used last time, which worked perfectly after R1 until 60 seconds to go…

 

[Gareth88]

Bold. I’d love that to happen, but I reckon that Usman will stick to the tactics he used last time, which worked perfectly after R1 until 60 seconds to go…

I have this feeling Usman is going to be overly confident and thinks it was a lucky shot that knocked him out

 

[Dan Stallworthy]

Would love to see Edwards get the finish but personally thinking it will be a fairly wrestling heavy fight and Usman will get a decision win

 

[Dan Stallworthy]

I was looking forward to the Edwards fight tonight, but I’ve just seen it’s a PPV event…

The card doesn’t look strong enough for me to bother tbh.

Yeah definitely agree 2 of the fights on the main card are prelim quality at best

 

[Gareth88]

Lovely sub from Gunnar

 

[ajspurs]

Lovely sub from Gunnar

Beautiful work on the ground, such a lovely finish.

 

[Gareth88]

Here we go!