When UFC officials selected Chad Mendes as the main event “Plan B” for UFC 189, Frankie Edgar fans—not to mention the man himself—felt a little short-changed. After all, the former lightweight champ is on a four-fight winning streak, going 4-1 overall since dropping down to 145 pounds in early 2013. Mendes is on a pretty […]
When UFC officials selected Chad Mendes as the main event “Plan B” for UFC 189, Frankie Edgar fans—not to mention the man himself—felt a little short-changed. After all, the former lightweight champ is on a four-fight winning streak, going 4-1 overall since dropping down to 145 pounds in early 2013. Mendes is on a pretty […]
The UFC featherweight division is the most talent-rich weight class in the sport today. With numerous perennial contenders residing atop the division, the 145-pound title picture often resembles a thick fog. But with champion Jose Aldo set to defend his title opposite rising superstar Conor McGregor at UFC 189 on July 11, the division is […]
The UFC featherweight division is the most talent-rich weight class in the sport today. With numerous perennial contenders residing atop the division, the 145-pound title picture often resembles a thick fog. But with champion Jose Aldo set to defend his title opposite rising superstar Conor McGregor at UFC 189 on July 11, the division is […]
Frankie Edgar has his sights set on featherweight gold, and it’s a goal he’s pursuing relentlessly. Since dropping down into 145-pound waters in 2013, the former lightweight champion has carved a path through the featherweight divisional ranks and has done so with what is perhaps the most impressive run of his career. Where the fighting […]
Frankie Edgar has his sights set on featherweight gold, and it’s a goal he’s pursuing relentlessly. Since dropping down into 145-pound waters in 2013, the former lightweight champion has carved a path through the featherweight divisional ranks and has done so with what is perhaps the most impressive run of his career. Where the fighting […]
Frankie Edgar looked determined to cement his place within the featherweight division as he dominated Urijah Faber for 25 minutes Saturday at UFC Fight Night 66. By the end of their main event clash in Manila, it was clear that he is on the short list of men deserving a shot at the 145-pound title. […]
Frankie Edgar looked determined to cement his place within the featherweight division as he dominated Urijah Faber for 25 minutes Saturday at UFC Fight Night 66. By the end of their main event clash in Manila, it was clear that he is on the short list of men deserving a shot at the 145-pound title. […]
Frankie Edgar refuses to fade quietly into the background. In fact, after all these years, the 33-year-old former lightweight champion refuses to go pretty much anywhere but straight back to the front of the line in any division where he chooses to compete. Edgar proved that yet again Saturday at UFC Fight Night 66, turning […]
Frankie Edgar refuses to fade quietly into the background. In fact, after all these years, the 33-year-old former lightweight champion refuses to go pretty much anywhere but straight back to the front of the line in any division where he chooses to compete. Edgar proved that yet again Saturday at UFC Fight Night 66, turning […]
Frankie Edgar posted a big win at UFC Fight Night 66 in the Philippines over former WEC champion Urijah Faber, but he kept on fighting long after the final bell rang. Speaking with UFC commentator Jon Anik immediately after the fight, Edgar spoke out on his place in the featherweight division and his desire for […]
Frankie Edgar posted a big win at UFC Fight Night 66 in the Philippines over former WEC champion Urijah Faber, but he kept on fighting long after the final bell rang. Speaking with UFC commentator Jon Anik immediately after the fight, Edgar spoke out on his place in the featherweight division and his desire for […]