Tag: Frankie Edgar

Rematch Report: Garcia vs. Phan II Booked for UFN 24 and Maynard vs. Edgar III Penciled in for UFC 130

(The losers get a bonus check from the judges’ bookie.)
The UFC will attempt to get some resolution between some of its disgruntled employees in the coming months by setting up two rematches between a quartet of fighters involved in controversial decis…


(The losers get a bonus check from the judges’ bookie.)

The UFC will attempt to get some resolution between some of its disgruntled employees in the coming months by setting up two rematches between a quartet of fighters involved in controversial decisions in their last bouts.

According to MMAWeekly, Nam Phan will look to avenge his BS loss to Leonard Garcia at the TUF 12 finale when he locks horns with the Team Jackson fighter at UFC Fight Night 24 in Seattle on March 26 and lightweight kingpin Frankie Edgar will attempt to successfully defend his title against Gray Maynard for the first time after their New Year’s Day UFC 125 title fight ended in a somewhat controversial majority draw when the pair get a do-over  at UFC 130 in Las Vegas.

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UFC Lightweight Title Could Be on Hold Eight Months

UFC 125 Medical Suspensions were released today and it looks like Lightweight Champion, Frankie Edgar could be suspended until July 1st, making the belt unavailable for probably a 6 to 8 week training camp after that. Number one contender, Gray Maynard has also been medically suspended due to facial lacerations until February 16th with […]

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UFC 125 Medical Suspensions were released today and it looks like Lightweight Champion, Frankie Edgar could be suspended until July 1st, making the belt unavailable for probably a 6 to 8 week training camp after that. Number one contender, Gray Maynard has also been medically suspended due to facial lacerations until February 16th with no contact until January 23rd. This all sounds very disappointing for the two lightweights, who would like a rematch as early as possible and even worse for Anthony Pettis, who may not get a chance to fight for maybe a year; however it has also been reported that Edgar could be cleared as early as February 16th. If we learned anything from Edgar’s comeback after the 1st round of his fight against Maynard and his decision to attend the post fight press conference rather than head to the hospital as he was expected to do, we will be seeing Edgar and Maynard back in the Octagon much sooner than any medical professional would probably suggest is a good idea.

UFC 125 Medical Suspensions: Brandon Vera Suffers Nasal Fracture

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Brandon Vera, Frankie Edgar, Marcus Davis and Phil Baroni were issued medical suspensions related to nasal fractures suffered from their respective fights Saturday at UFC 125 in Las Vegas.

Although Vera had the most visible nose…

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Brandon Vera, Frankie Edgar, Marcus Davis and Phil Baroni were issued medical suspensions related to nasal fractures suffered from their respective fights Saturday at UFC 125 in Las Vegas.

Although Vera had the most visible nose damage, all four were received the same medical suspension from the Nevada athletic commission. The fighters must have their nasal fracture cleared by a doctor or they will not be allowed to fight until July 1. They must serve a minimum suspension until March 3 and are not allowed contact until Feb. 16.

Edgar was the only one of the four who did not lose at UFC 125. His opponent Gray Maynard emerged out of the championship draw with only facial lacerations and will be suspended until Feb. 1 with no contact until Jan. 23.

MMA Top 10 Lightweights: 2011 Starts With a Bang

Filed under: DREAM, UFC, Strikeforce, Rankings, LightweightsThe UFC might not have a better main event all year than it had in its first main event of the year, as Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard fought for 25 furious minutes and showed why they’re the …

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The UFC might not have a better main event all year than it had in its first main event of the year, as Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard fought for 25 furious minutes and showed why they’re the two best lightweights in the world.

Is it disappointing that Edgar-Maynard ended up a draw? In a sense, it’s always disappointing, in any competition, not to see a definitive winner. But this time the draw was the right decision (I scored it 47-47) Fortunately, the UFC made the right decision and said after the fight that Edgar and Maynard will get it on one more time to determine who’s No. 1.

At the moment, Edgar and Maynard are 1-2 on my list and just about everyone else’s. Take a look at how the rest of the lightweight rankings stack up below.

UFC 125 Salaries: Edgar, Guida, Maynard, Silva Top Six Figures

(Sit back there and say Clay Guida’s hair ain’t luxurious, when you know it is, bitch. / Photo courtesy of MMAFighting)
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payout list for UFC 125, with the total fighter payroll topping out at $1,11…

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(Sit back there and say Clay Guida’s hair ain’t luxurious, when you know it is, bitch. / Photo courtesy of MMAFighting)

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payout list for UFC 125, with the total fighter payroll topping out at $1,112,000 in disclosed salaries and bonuses. MMA Junkie reports that despite the main event ending in a draw, both Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard were given their win bonus money — which insured that they were two of the night’s top earners, since they also picked up the event’s Fight of the Night bonuses.

Other six-figure earners included Clay Guida ($122,000) and Thiago Silva ($110,000). The complete UFC 125 salary list is below, and continues after the jump. Keep in mind that the figures do not include additional income from sponsorships or undisclosed "locker room bonuses," or deductions for taxes, insurance, and licensing fees.

Frankie Edgar: $162,000 (includes $51,000 win bonus, $60,000 Fight of the Night bonus)
vs. Gray Maynard: $112,000 (includes $26,000 win bonus, $60,000 Fight of the Night bonus)

Brian Stann: $42,000 (includes $21,000 win bonus)
def. Chris Leben: $46,000

Thiago Silva: $110,000 (includes $55,000 win bonus)
def. Brandon Vera: $60,000

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UFC 125 Fighter Salaries: Frankie Edgar Earns $162,000

Filed under: UFC, NewsThe Nevada athletic commission released Monday the UFC 125 fighter salaries for Saturday’s event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar’s disclosed purse was $51,000 to show and $51,000 to win, while …

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The Nevada athletic commission released Monday the UFC 125 fighter salaries for Saturday’s event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar‘s disclosed purse was $51,000 to show and $51,000 to win, while challenger Gray Maynard‘s pay was $26,000 to show and $26,000 to win. Although the fight ended in a draw, both men were paid their win bonus.

Also, Edgar and Maynard each earned another $60,000 bonus for winning Fight of the Night.

Salaries for the rest of the UFC 125 competitors are below.