Edson Barboza was close to guaranteeing his long-awaited shot at the UFC lightweight championship, but Khabib Nurmagomedov had other plans.
“The Eagle” dominated Barboza in the co-main event of UFC 219 on Dec. 30, putting on a one-sided performance to improve to 25-0 in the sport and giving the Brazilian “one of the most painful losses I’ve ever had.”
In his first interview since UFC 219, Barboza opened up about what went wrong inside the T-Mobile Arena.
”I really didn’t expect that to happen, man,” Barboza told MMA Fighting. “I was very upset the week after the fight because I was well prepared, had a wonderful camp. It was a tough loss, no doubt about it.”
”It was pretty much how we imagined it,” he continued. “I knew he wouldn’t take me down in the middle of the Octagon. I knew that his only chance to take me down was close to the fence, so I obviously worked that a lot, but he was able to impose his game, and I couldn’t get out of there. That was the problem. I fell in his game, I spent 15 minutes doing his game.”
The only thing that really surprised Barboza was Nurmagomedov rushing forward and closing the distance as soon as the round started, not giving him any room to set up his devastating kicks and knees.
”Honestly, I didn’t expect that,” Barboza admits. “He walked backwards in all of his previous fights before he went for takedowns. I was prepared for it, but I thought he would do what he always did, to avoid the striking. It surprised me that he moved forward.”
I think this is why El Cucuy could have a chance. Because he is not afraid to stand and bang, so he most likely wont do much backing up. I dont know if he has good TDD though.
I think this is why El Cucuy could have a chance. Because he is not afraid to stand and bang, so he most likely wont do much backing up. I dont know if he has good TDD though.
Come on, man. You know better than to question the famous Brazilian excuse. “There was another guy in the ring and he wouldn’t cooperate. Boolsheet! I am a robot and making adjustments does not compute.” Khabib is known for staying a distance and using his range as if he’s Anderson Silva!
Besides, you’ve been coming here long enough to know that Brazilian is a “race” - I’m not sure what race that is, but libtards and Brazilian Wannabe Top Team believe it is one and that makes you a racist and literally Hitler.
Come on, man. You know better than to question the famous Brazilian excuse. “There was another guy in the ring and he wouldn’t cooperate. Boolsheet! I am a robot and making adjustments does not compute.” Khabib is known for staying a distance and using his range as if he’s Anderson Silva!
Besides, you’ve been coming here long enough to know that Brazilian is a “race” - I’m not sure what race that is, but libtards and Brazilian Wannabe Top Team believe it is one and that makes you a racist and literally Hitler.
I think this is why El Cucuy could have a chance. Because he is not afraid to stand and bang, so he most likely wont do much backing up. I dont know if he has good TDD though.
I think Kabib takes him down but Tony is so tough and has great cardio. If Kabib can't do some real damage with g&p Tony might make him pay in rounds 4 and 5.
Come on, man. You know better than to question the famous Brazilian excuse. “There was another guy in the ring and he wouldn’t cooperate. Boolsheet! I am a robot and making adjustments does not compute.” Khabib is known for staying a distance and using his range as if he’s Anderson Silva!
Besides, you’ve been coming here long enough to know that Brazilian is a “race” - I’m not sure what race that is, but libtards and Brazilian Wannabe Top Team believe it is one and that makes you a racist and literally Hitler.
Wut
ausgepict’s life partner has had an ongoing affair with a Brazilian gentleman and it’s destroyed his life.
Come on, man. You know better than to question the famous Brazilian excuse. “There was another guy in the ring and he wouldn’t cooperate. Boolsheet! I am a robot and making adjustments does not compute.” Khabib is known for staying a distance and using his range as if he’s Anderson Silva!
Besides, you’ve been coming here long enough to know that Brazilian is a “race” - I’m not sure what race that is, but libtards and Brazilian Wannabe Top Team believe it is one and that makes you a racist and literally Hitler.
Wut
ausgepict’s life partner has had an ongoing affair with a Brazilian gentleman and it’s destroyed his life.
Come on, man. You know better than to question the famous Brazilian excuse. “There was another guy in the ring and he wouldn’t cooperate. Boolsheet! I am a robot and making adjustments does not compute.” Khabib is known for staying a distance and using his range as if he’s Anderson Silva!
Besides, you’ve been coming here long enough to know that Brazilian is a “race” - I’m not sure what race that is, but libtards and Brazilian Wannabe Top Team believe it is one and that makes you a racist and literally Hitler.