Comments on: UFC 125 Results: Controversial Draw Ends Surprisingly Eventful Evening

By: Phil

Phil — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:08:06 +0000

I agree with Tim, I can’t see Edgar getting the win there, although a draw is reasonable with the 5th round being so close. On the other hand, it was a damn close fight, and I’m happy with the draw.. the purist in me says if the fight is that close the champ should retain the belt, the challenger needs to decisively win. Plus now we get to see them fight again!

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:49:48 +0000

You are one of the few people that thinks Edgar won the bout. Most felt is was Maynard or a draw. Maynard won first 10-8 and the third round was decided by the late takedown. Round 5 was a toss up that personally I gave Maynard given that Edgar was running and not engaging. Best score Edgar could have put on cards was a 47. It was Mayanrd or draw, not an Edgar victory.

By: Frank James Davis

Frank James Davis — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:38:47 +0000

Leben’s first-round TKO loss to Stann surprised me the most. Although I like and respect Stann, I thought Chris’s iron jaw and deadly left hand would eventually cause Brian’s defeat.

Nate Diaz, though talented and capable, often exhibits behavior that would embarrass a classless punk. I enjoy seeing him knocked around. (Admittedly, one of my many character flaws.)

Felt bad for Marcus Davis. He was doing quite well until he lost focus and needlessly bent into a monster shot. (Of course, Stephens may have won anyway.)

Most UFC fights–indeed, most MMA fights–remain difficult to predict. Unlike professional boxing, obvious tune-ups with “practically-dragged-in-off-the-street tomato cans” do not exist. Contestants are, almost always, very evenly matched.
May it ever be so.