@tokeweed Regarding the controversy surround the win against Emmett ,i do think Jeremy Stephens wont be getting the title shot as we might see a rematch between them ,Frankie just made a bold move by fighting anyway without waiting for the Champion to be back .If he losses it will be hard to get back to the title contention because of his age.
Jeremy Stephens fought Frankie Edgar in 2016. It was a very close fight. I think Jeremy Stephens would murder Frankie Edgar if they fought today, Stephens improved a lot, Frankie doesn't seem to have improved at all. Frankie Edgar looks good when he can outwrestle Cub Swanson or Yair Rodriguez otherwise he's usually at a reach disadvantage and doesn't look impressive.
Not certain where Brian Ortega stands. He's a scary guy, that's for sure. There has never been someone like him in MMA who consistently loses the first two rounds on points then finishes his opponent in the 3rd round.
If Frankie Edgar faces Jeremie Stephens now,i bet he will defeat him again,the fight was not even close,may be the last round,other than that it was a complete dominance from Frankie, Brian Ortega has a legendary ground game ,both the fighters are having a black belt in BJJ and i think Frankie will defeat him.