Lyoto Machida's rival, Fabian Edwards doesn't want to hear about 'excuses' in case of victory over the Brazilian at Bellator 281

L.Machida and L.Edwards will face each other at Bellator 281 Photo: Instagram/@bellatormma

Trust. This is the word that best defines English Fabian Edwards on the eve of the duel against the legend Lyoto Machida at Bellator 281, which takes place next Friday (13). At the 'media day' that takes place before the show, the Tupiniquim athlete's rival said that he will emerge victorious in the confrontation and said that he will not want to hear any 'excuse' that justifies the former UFC champion's setback.

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“I think I'll still be able to face the best version of him, because at the end of the day, the people he lost against are two world champions and one is the No. 1 contender. He didn't go out there and lose against random people who got dragged. He lost against top fighters, so when I go out there and beat him, I don't want to hear any of this talk about him being old. I don’t want to hear any of that nonsense,” Edwards said vehemently.

Despite his high confidence, Edwards' phase in the circular cage is not good. The English fighter comes from two consecutive defeats, to the former challenger Austin vanderford and Costello van Steenis, respectively. At 29 years old, the 'Assassin' has a record of nine triumphs and two setbacks in professional MMA.