Leon Edwards did it again. In a very mature showing against Gunnar Nelson, ‘Rocky’ managed to edge out his opponent and score a split decision victory, extending his current streak to seven in a row. On Twitter, pro fighters and journalists had mixed feelings over the decision.
Everyone loves Gunnar Nelson, even when fighting a hometown boy! #UFCLondon pic.twitter.com/6s82bBRfw4
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) March 16, 2019
How you gonna get booed in your home country? Poor Edwards.
— John Morgan (@MMAjunkieJohn) March 16, 2019
Can’t wait to break down Gunnar Nelson’s grappling on the next podcast episode! His technique beautiful to watch, especially as the smaller man at 170. But Leon Edwards challenging him and making him work hard for those TDs and strong half-back Mount. RD 1 Edwards.#UFCLondon
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) March 16, 2019
DAMN!!!! Those elbows were landing HARD from Edwards! #UFCLondon
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) March 16, 2019
I got Nelson winning the decision #UFCLondon
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) March 16, 2019
They almost did... https://t.co/PdrLKJ2B2t
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) March 16, 2019
These judges are something else. 29-28 Nelson, 29-28 Edwards, & 29-27 Edwards. That was a clear win for LE pic.twitter.com/E8eYjcszo8
— Gerald Harris (@GHurricane) March 16, 2019
The official scorecard for Dominick Reyes vs. Volkan Oezdemir. #UFCLondon pic.twitter.com/aT9MiKWEf4
— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) March 16, 2019
Get the latest gear
