Five Reasons Why I’m Super F—ing Pumped For UFC 286 In London

3. Co-main event has got ”just bleed” written all over it

Covering the sport as media since 2015, I feel that I’m becoming more of a so-called ”just bleed” fan for every year that passes.

It might have to do with the fact that I’ve slowly gone from being a lifelong martial artist myself, to turning into more of a keyboard warrior. And maybe it’s just harder to appreciate the technical (and sometimes slow and boring) aspects of MMA when you’re working with this everyday, as opposed to tuning in as just a fan.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve got love for all the styles. The big takedowns, the slick guard passes, the clever submissions. I might just have a shorter temper when it comes to guys and gals laying on top of each other, or pushing each other against the fence, throwing just enough sloppy strikes not to get stood up by the ref.

Neither here nor there, what I’m always down for is a good ol’ fist fight. Back and forth action. Fast-paced brawls. And brutal knockouts.

The type of fights deemed ”fight of the year contenders” in every damn headline.

In other words, I love watching Justin Gaethje fight.

It’s especially when enjoyable when he’s paired up with the right dance partner, and I believe the UFC hit the nail on the head with this one as Rafael Fiziev is extremely exciting in his own right.

This should be an absolute banger. I just wish it was five rounds, but hey, let’s not nitpick here.