Christian Edwards discusses his pro debut at Bellator 218, his JacksonWink scholarship, and being Jon Jones' sparring partner

I welcomed Christian Edwards onto BTB ahead of his Bellator 218 fight/ pro MMA debut against Roman Huerta.

 

Bowks Talking Bouts #146

 

We talked about beginning his martial arts journey training Jiu Jitsu and overcoming his grappling bias. Christian being part of Team Quest early in his fighting endeavours (4:28).

Edwards getting a scholarship with Jackson Wink and the details of the unique arrangement (5:45). The importance of Christian Edwards' training relationship with Diego Sanchez (7:43).

 Christian Edwards' thoughts on Roman as he readies for his pro debut (9:14). Being Jon Jones' sparring partner and Christian thinking that he would retire after his 38th pro fight (11:24). What music Christian likes to train to (14:21).

Christian telling a date that she would see him on TV someday and his thoughts as he gets ready for his March 22nd fight to be broadcast on Paramount Network (15:24).

 

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