Tag: Edgar

Frankie Edgar Explains How He Was Offered Rematch With Benson Henderson

Frankie Edgar finally got his rematch with Benson Henderson. For several weeks, the former UFC lightweight champion voiced his frustration over the judges’ decision to award Henderson the 155-pound title at UFC 144, which was met with some contro…

Frankie Edgar finally got his rematch with Benson Henderson. For several weeks, the former UFC lightweight champion voiced his frustration over the judges’ decision to award Henderson the 155-pound title at UFC 144, which was met with some controversy.  Edgar and his manager met with UFC President Dana White earlier this week to discuss the […]

Dana White Talks About Rampage, Ronda Rousey and Frankie Edgar

Following the UFC on Fox 3 press conference, UFC president Dana White had to address the lightweight title situation and give his thoughts as to where the top fighters stand in the division. The main event for the May 5 card will be Jim Miller vs. Nate…

Following the UFC on Fox 3 press conference, UFC president Dana White had to address the lightweight title situation and give his thoughts as to where the top fighters stand in the division. The main event for the May 5 card will be Jim Miller vs. Nate Diaz. “Pettis is going to be looking for […]

Frankie Edgar and Benson Henderson Rematch: Dana White Made the Right Call

“What’s right?” That was Frankie Edgar‘s question after losing his title to Ben Henderson in an epic bout at UFC 144. Edgar fought his heart out, taking Henderson to the limit. You could easily make the case Edgar won the five-r…

“What’s right?” That was Frankie Edgar‘s question after losing his title to Ben Henderson in an epic bout at UFC 144. Edgar fought his heart out, taking Henderson to the limit. You could easily make the case Edgar won the five-round battle—Frankie and others certainly did. A rematch seemed the natural thing to do. After […]

Frankie Edgar or Anthony Pettis: Who Gets the First Shot at Benson Henderson?

UFC 144 was supposed to be the event where the UFC’s lightweight division straightened itself out. No more rematches, no more logjams at the top of the division and no more ifs, ands or buts. Just lightweight champion Frankie Edgar against No. 1 …

UFC 144 was supposed to be the event where the UFC’s lightweight division straightened itself out. No more rematches, no more logjams at the top of the division and no more ifs, ands or buts. Just lightweight champion Frankie Edgar against No. 1 contender Benson Henderson. The winner moves on to bigger and better things. […]

Report: UFC 144 Edgar vs. Henderson Pulls in 375,000 Pay-Per-View Buys

Dave Meltzer has reported in the latest edition of the subscription-only Wrestling Observer Newsletter that last weekend’s UFC 144 event in Saitama, Japan pulled in nearly 375,000 pay-per-view buys. The big surprise was in PPV, as preliminary ind…

Dave Meltzer has reported in the latest edition of the subscription-only Wrestling Observer Newsletter that last weekend’s UFC 144 event in Saitama, Japan pulled in nearly 375,000 pay-per-view buys. The big surprise was in PPV, as preliminary indications are about 375,000 buys, which is way above predictions. Keep in mind, numbers this early in the […]

UFC 144: Henderson Beat Edgar Badly, Yet Questions Remain

As I wrote last week regarding Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez, MMA scoring has some serious flaws.   Once again, this was made somewhat evident at UFC 144, during the UFC Lightweight title fight between Frankie Edgar and Benson Henderson. &#16…

As I wrote last week regarding Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez, MMA scoring has some serious flaws.   Once again, this was made somewhat evident at UFC 144, during the UFC Lightweight title fight between Frankie Edgar and Benson Henderson.  After a dominating performance by Henderson, UFC President Dana White commented that he believed “Edgar […]