On the cusp of his first UFC fight, Te Edwards is minding his manners.
The reason for Edwards’ relatively reserved approach to his upcoming Octagon debut against Don Madge is not because he shies away from talking trash; in fact, the 28-year-old would prefer to embrace that part of the fight game when possible. His reason for staying mum is far more practical.
Edwards (6-1) has spoken in the past about how his Division I wrestling background and penchant for fast finishes made it difficult for him to find opponents on the regional scene, and he knew that chirping at any prospective foes would only increase the likelihood that they find some reason not to fight him.