If you are a Frankie Edgar fan, today has not been a good day for you. Edgar lost a close title fight to Benson Henderson at UFC 150 last night.
While their first fight was close, the second one was even closer, with many believing that Edgar won the fight.
Edgar will have to climb back up the lightweight ladder since Nate Diaz will get the next shot at Henderson.
Edgar finds himself in a hard place.
While there are many great fighters in the lightweight division, Edgar will need some impressive wins against big-name fighters if he wants to get back to the top of the division.
Gray Maynard, who is in a similar boat as Edgar, is coming off of a win against Clay Guida.
Another fight with Maynard could be exciting, considering that Edgar just had two wars with Maynard in 2011, winning one by KO. But neither man may be ready for another fight with each other.
Clay Guida could be a good fight for Edgar considering that both men have been injured a ton.
Considering that Guida has looked more like a gatekeeper in his last few fights, it may not be the fight the UFC wants.
Top fighters like Donald Cerrone and Anthony Pettis could meet each other next, which would cancel them out.
Many fans, including UFC president Dana White, may want to see Edgar move down to 145 pounds to take on Jose Aldo.
But the lightweight is the best division for Edgar right now. All things considered, the best fight for Edgar could be against Diego Sanchez.
Sanchez is making a return to lightweight after a four-fight run at welterweight.
Sanchez is a former lightweight title contender who, after wins against Clay Guida and Joe Stevenson, lost to BJ Penn in the title fight.
Edger vs. Sanchez would be a huge headlining fight, and would provide a great challenge for both men.
Both fighters are known for being able to push the pace of a fight, having a ton of heart and being good boxers and wrestlers.
There are a ton of other fights for Edgar. As long as he stays in the lightweight division, why not give him a new challenge in Sanchez?
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