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LAS VEGAS — Frankie Edgar is in the middle of penning the greatest underdog story since “The Little Engine that Could,” but before he becomes a bestseller, he’ll gladly hold on to the title of champion for a few more years.
Time after time, Edgar seems to go out with big odds on his back, shake them off and upset a fighter that many thought superior. Already checked off on his list: former UFC champ Sean Sherk, former No. 1 contender Hermes Franca, and the man many believe the greatest lightweight of all time, BJ Penn — twice.
Yet Edgar still has doubters. Among them, the linesmakers and betting public. Yes, once again, Edgar is an underdog on Saturday night. This begs the obvious question: What the heck does Frankie Edgar need to do to get some respect around here?