GDT: UFC on ESPN: Dos Anjos vs. Edwards

[Avs_19]

Edwards is really good but I’m surprised RDA is the underdog.

 

[m9]

The knee looked like it hit the armpit.

Is it just me or is there a ton of very short fights and borderline early stoppages lately? That's 4 main card fights stopped within the first minute in 1 week. The Ladd, Adam's, and Faber were all borderline imo. Even the Harris fight the red was on his way in before Olynik hit the ground, refs must have been told to jump in earlier, they used to give fighters more of a chance to get back into it.

Also, love Hardys fights, super exciting guy but were those to the back of the head?

It looked like Hardy's shots were to the side or at least close enough.

I have no problem with the Hardy or Harris stoppages. The Faber one was not very good and the GDR/Ladd one was awful.

 

[Deen]

Leon looks big. He's handling Dos Anjos. Bullying him even.

 

[Deen]

Leon could fight Adesanya almost. Huge frame.

 

[NinjaKick]

nasty kicks by RDA

 

[m9]

Edwards has got to check those leg kicks, though he won the round anyway.

 

[Know Your Enemy]

Edwards is looking great

 

[Deen]

This is impressive. I think RDA is one of the best technical fighters around and Edwards is cutting him up.

 

[m9]

Close round 2, but likely another one for Edwards.

 

[NinjaKick]

great fight so far

 

[m9]

That cut is nasty.

 

[Taytro]

Edwards is impressing me a ton against a very high level guy. Those elbows are phenomenal he could be up 3-0.

 

[Deen]

RDA might beat him with his cardio here. Edwards looks gassed.

 

[Avs_19]

Edwards looks great. Should be up 30-27.

 

[m9]

Leon Edwards is legit. That's 3 rounds for him.

It's always a good tell that if you can beat Cowboy then you're probably quite good. I wasn't sure about Edwards but he's looked great.

 

[Know Your Enemy]

I could see him being the champ at some point.

 

[NinjaKick]

RDA is in trouble... he looks gassed
Leon still looks fresh

 

[m9]

Not the most exciting fight, but Edwards is getting it done. Great experience for him going 5 rounds with RDA.

 

[Deen]

I could see him being the champ at some point.

Colby floors him for 25 minutes.

 

[m9]

Not sure how Edwards does against the top wrestlers in the division, but his striking and footwork is as good as anyone at the top of the weight class.

 

[Taytro]

This better be a decision for edwards but I can see the judges going the other way just due to RDAs pressure. 49-46 ?

 

[NinjaKick]

leg kicks weren't enough for RDA, really outmuscled all fight

 

[Nico the Draft Riser]

When is Wonder Boy comin back? Or is he retired

 

[m9]

When is Wonder Boy comin back? Or is he retired

He should be back later this year but I don't think a fight has been announced.

 

[Taytro]

He should be back later this year but I don't think a fight has been announced.

He said he would look to fight toward the end of the year (gave September and October or a MSG card) but really wants to make sure hes 100% as that's the first time hes been knocked out.

 

[MD thaivuN]

Leon Edwards is the most GSP-esque fighter i've seen in modern MMA. Guy is just so focused on being well-rounded and using that to exploit opponents' weaknesses.

There's was a moment in his career where I forgot he was a striker because all he did was wrestle in the cage. now he's starting to blend everything.