Video: Watch The Full Episode Of UFC 240 Countdown

UFC is gearing up for their next PPV event as the UFC 240 show is just less than a week from taking place and the hype is on.  The UFC has released the full episode of UFC 240 Countdown to their YouTube channel to not only get the fans excited for…

UFC is gearing up for their next PPV event as the UFC 240 show is just less than a week from taking place and the hype is on.  The UFC has released the full episode of UFC 240 Countdown to their YouTube channel to not only get the fans excited for this upcoming event but […]

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UFC 240 Fight With ‘Legend’ Frankie Edgar Excites Max Holloway

Not many were pleased with Frankie Edgar getting the next title shot, but featherweight champion Max Holloway is having none of that. Holloway defends his 145-pound title against “The Answer” in the main event of UFC 240 on July 27 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. However, it was initially expected that he would face Alexander Volkanovski […]

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Not many were pleased with Frankie Edgar getting the next title shot, but featherweight champion Max Holloway is having none of that.

Holloway defends his 145-pound title against “The Answer” in the main event of UFC 240 on July 27 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. However, it was initially expected that he would face Alexander Volkanovski instead, who was fresh off a win over Jose Aldo in May.

In the end, it was Edgar who was given the crack at the title and not many were pleased with the UFC’s decision. However, it’s a fight that will always excite Holloway, especially because of Edgar’s legendary status:

“Frankie is Frankie, man,” Holloway said during a media lunch on Thursday. “If you don’t give this guy the respect that he deserves, he did something that was unthinkable in a division higher than us when he was a much smaller dude, and I can’t wait.

“These are the fights that excite me. The man’s a legend, the man’s a legend, and if he’s not a Hall of Famer, a future Hall of Famer, then he’s definitely a Hall of Famer in my eyes at least, and I’ve got nothing but respect for him.”

Holloway Believes Edgar Will Be Better Than Before

This will be the third time the UFC attempt to book a Holloway vs. Edgar fight after injuries derailed the previous two fights. But “Blessed” still remains motivated and even believes the New Jersey native could offer a different challenge than if they faced initially:

“It’s not hard to get motivated at all,” Holloway explained. “It’s weird, you know, because, like, I was supposed to fight him, and then it didn’t happen. Supposed to fight him again, and then it didn’t happen. So this is the first time in my career I ever had to do that with somebody, period. So, it’s not crazy hard, but he gets better, you know what I mean?”

“So the feeling that you want someone and this, that, and you game plan for that one other thing, he’s only had one fight in between the fights we (were scheduled for). And he saw my two fights, and he got to see the different films and strategize and whatever, but it’s just different.”

Who do you think takes this one?

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Max Holloway Still Plans to Become Lightweight Champion

Max Holloway has always been and will always be a grinder. It’s what has made him the reigning featherweight champion and one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world today. And after experiencing a setback in his foray into the 155 lbs. divis…

Max Holloway has always been and will always be a grinder. It’s what has made him the reigning featherweight champion and one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world today. And after experiencing a setback in his foray into the 155 lbs. division, Holloway plans on getting right back on the grind that will […]

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Watch: Joe Rogan Goes Crazy Over Amanda Nunes’ Head Kick KO

Amanda Nunes’ head kick KO over Holly Holm (watch it) in the co-main event of last weekend’s UFC 239 from Las Vegas only furthered her all-time legendary status. The strike was a jaw-dropping one that showcased Nunes’ overall development as…

Amanda Nunes’ head kick KO over Holly Holm (watch it) in the co-main event of last weekend’s UFC 239 from Las Vegas only furthered her all-time legendary status. The strike was a jaw-dropping one that showcased Nunes’ overall development as a fighter. It followed her first-round knockout of Cris Cyborg last December. Perhaps even more […]

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Deiveson Figueiredo Targets Interim Flyweight Bout

Deiveson Figueiredo’s undefeated streak came to an end in March at the hands of Jussier Formiga. Approximately four months later, the #4-ranked flyweight reflects on the loss: “My fight against Formiga, I was injured and untrained,” Figueiredo told Har…

Deiveson Figueiredo’s undefeated streak came to an end in March at the hands of Jussier Formiga. Approximately four months later, the #4-ranked flyweight reflects on the loss: “My fight against Formiga, I was injured and untrained,” Figueiredo told Harcord.com. “I had 1 month and 15 days to train and lose weight. I was 71 kg, […]

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UFC Summer Press Conference 2019 Live Stream Today (July 5)

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will be holding a summer press conference just one day before UFC 239. Today (July 5), the 2019 summer presser will be held in Las Vegas. Confirmed for the festivities are Max Holloway, Frankie Edgar, Daniel Cor…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will be holding a summer press conference just one day before UFC 239. Today (July 5), the 2019 summer presser will be held in Las Vegas. Confirmed for the festivities are Max Holloway, Frankie Edgar, Daniel Cormier, Stipe Miocic, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier. They will be in attendance in […]

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