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Don’t look now, however MMA fighter turned quasi-comedian Brendan Schaub might have simply dropped the funniest assertion of his profession.
With no upcoming UFC occasion this weekend, the general dialogue within the MMA world continues to revolve round UFC 278. Most notably, Leon Edwards’ tremendous upset win over Kamaru Usman continues to dominate headlines, largely as a result of it was the right strike on the good time. Everyone from Israel Adesanya to Henry Cejudo has been reacting to the brand new champion, and that features Schaub.
Particularly, Schaub mentioned the character of Edward’s standing because the second English UFC champion after Michael Bisping gained the Middleweight crown in 2016. Edwards was born in Jamaica, however it’s been a serious a part of his story that he stayed in Birmingham to coach reasonably than pursue among the extra identified gyms throughout the pond.
Schaub provides main props to Bisping for paving the way in which for “Rocky,” however his selection of analogy is … odd.
“The whole lot [Leon Edwards] does relies out of Birmingham, England.” mentioned Brendan Schaub on The Schaub Show (by way of Josh Evanoff). “He’s a full-on, f—king thoroughbred of a Brit to get it executed. Granted, [Michael] Bisping’s 100% % f—king British, and the explanation why Leon Edwards is the place he’s immediately. Don’t get it twisted, the U.Okay. scene wouldn’t be anyplace it’s immediately with out what Michael Bisping has executed.”
“He’s the pioneer, he’s the Rosa Parks of British fighters. First one to turn out to be [UFC] champion, first one to win the Final Fighter, first one to beat these enormous names. His struggle with Anderson Silva is one among my favourite of all time. Michael Bisping is a straight-up legend. I don’t suppose there’ll ever be a Brit extra essential than Michael Bisping.”
Insomnia
A pair of main Light-weight bookings! I like Dan Hooker’s probabilities at returning to the win column towards a proficient however favorable stylistic match up in Claudio Puelles.
“Rocky” obtained a little bit of avenue artwork in his honor!
Frankly, I absolutely get why nobody needs to struggle Guram Kutateladze. A clearly elite competitor with none actual hype or win streak? Is smart!
Keep in mind that dude who scammed UFC, obtained crushed instantly, then was promptly launched? Yeah, he additionally failed a drug take a look at — SHOCKER!
The other big result from final weekend — what does everybody make of Anthony Joshua’s response to his second loss to Usyk? Unusual habits to say the least.
Is it time for Luke Rockhold to make one other look on a relationship present? Man is just too good-looking for the Octagon.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
AND THE MOUTHPIECE GOES FLYING!
Fraire had his opponent’s timing from the literal first change.
This clip is value watching from each doable angle.
Random Land
Mountaineering within the Himalayas has been commercialized within the final three a long time, however it stays critical enterprise.
Midnight Music: Folks rock, 2018
Sleep properly Maniacs! Extra martial arts insanity is all the time on the way in which.
