UFC champ Edgar understands Penn’s hope for rematch but wants Maynard next

Newly minted UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar has one week off to savor his belt, and then it’s back to work. There’s a target on his back, after all.

Not more than two days after Edgar bested B.J. Penn on points this past Saturday at UFC 112, Penn said an immediate rematch is in the works and could take place within three to four months. Gray Maynard also wants the first shot at the new champion.

Edgar is not one to make a scene about who’s next. But if he has to pick one, it’s Maynard.


Newly minted UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar has one week off to savor his belt, and then it’s back to work. There’s a target on his back, after all.

Not more than two days after Edgar bested B.J. Penn on points this past Saturday at UFC 112, Penn said an immediate rematch is in the works and could take place within three to four months. Gray Maynard also wants the first shot at the new champion.

Edgar is not one to make a scene about who’s next. But if he has to pick one, it’s Maynard.