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68.41.108.166 wrote: I honestly think this fight was more of a testament to Lee's ability, than a Barboza fail. Lee is from my hometown, so I get the cocky attitude and the $2,000 Cartier shades, but I thought he would fall apart against top level fighters before the Tony fight. He lost, but he held his own, to my surprise. Maybe Edson had a bad night, but Lee destroyed his spirit before he landed that "wheel kick", and he didn't have enough left to finish the job. A lot of people attribute Khabib's toughness to growing up in tough conditions in Russia. In Detroit, the education system is horrible, crime is ridiculous, and local politicians are corrupted, but if toughness is your goal, there is no better place to grow up. I underestimated him once, but I'm seeing some good signs for our hometown "hero".

I agree, I was very impressed by Lee, but for some reason I wanted to see him get KTFO. Maybe it's his attitude -- I don't relate at all, but then again I grew up white in a suburb of Seattle (a city with a thriving economy for nearly all my life), so that would figure. Either way, he's a hell of a grappler, has more than respectable boxing (better hands than Edson which was a huge factor in this fight). Plus, Lee is also big and strong for the division (perhaps too big now? 157 lbs).

I'd love to see Lee fight Eddie now too, as long as it can happen within 3 months or so. Eddie has been out too long to wait for autumn.

@Justme28 - Of course, Edson vs Gaethje! Why didnt I see that? Seems obvious now. Definitely a fun one to watch, albeit irrelevant in terms of the belt. I like all kinds of fights, but I confess I am a sucker for fights like Poirier v Gaethje.