His GNP looked vicious in his last fight and I think just now we're seeing Frankie at his best, 49-46 UD here, superb boxing, good wrestling, iron chin and cardio for days. Cub will make it a damn good fight but Edgar is too good.
Striking wise, both guys should be even. But Edgar will definitely hold the edge on the ground.
With that said, the winner for this match should be named the No.1 Contender. A win over Edgar or Swanson is far more deserving of the title shot then a win over Silver (if McGregor win).
People are pretty sure Edgar takes this. But Cub really is a guy who can finish any fighter at any point in the fight, It's not like people have not been able to hurt Edgar in the past... and this is a true finisher he is fighting, unlike Benson or Maynard.
I think Edgar can take the fight in every aspect but cub is always dangerous, not sure who to root for in This fight because both deserve a title shot and both deserve another crack at Aldo. I thought Edgar should have gotten to he nod in the first go around with the champ and Cub deserves to have a legacy outside being on the receiving end of that flying knee that is the highlight of Aldo's highlight reel.
I favor Edgar. But at this moment in time I wouldn't be surprised to see him clipped and begin a decline in his career like many guys start to do about this time in their careers.
Very very tough fight for Cub....I think Swanson has improved so much and has looked unstoppable but Edgar is just so damn good man.
I really want Cub to get the next shot. He will need to dig deep but I think he can win if he keeps it standing.
If Cub wins, I will absolutely stop watching the sport for good if he is passed over for a title shot in favor of McGregor. If Edgar wins, I'll understand giving Conor a shot if he beats Siver. But if Cub wins and doesn't get a title shot it would be an absolute atrocity.
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Oh man this fight is going to amazing! You can say it's a pick em' fight. The pace is going to be insane. I see a close decision here. I give it to Frankie cause he will dictate the pace and where the fight goes. Cub is certainly capable of doing the same with his very diverse striking. This could be one of the best fights of 2014...
Oh yeah, that was real boring. Took his will, took his heart, took his title shot, beat him to a pulp and finished him late when he had a clear lead and could have coasted.
Like I said, there's a difference Cub is good, Frankie is elite. Y'all forgot that while you were dick riding McGregor and Edgar's still getting better. I didn't put much stock into that BJ fight because BJ fought with a ridiculous strategy but make no mistake, Frankie's improving and is turning into a monster. Ripped the heart right outta that boy and beat him to a pulp until he quit.
And it looks like we're headed in that direction unless Cub gets something going here in the 4th and 5th. He's susceptible to above average wrestlers. Aaaaand he's down again. Notice the ref is never forced to tell them to stay busy on the ground. Frankie just keeps going.
Just like I thought, pure domination. McGregor shouldn;t get a title shot next, he should have to fight Mendes or Frankie
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