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Frankie Edgar, Ronda Rousey, and Travel Channel's Anthony Bourdain were on hand recently when the UFC made a donation to the Bronx Academy of Letters. Retweet this Share on Facebook • Email • StumbleUpon • Reddit • Digg • Technorati • Instapaper • Tumblr • Google Reader • LinkedIn

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The Mile High City will welcome a main event rematch between Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar as they headlined UFC 150 on August 11. Retweet this Share on Facebook • Email • StumbleUpon • Reddit • Digg • Technorati • Instapaper • Tumblr • Google Reader • LinkedIn

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The rematch between Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar for the UFC lightweight title is now official for UFC 150. UFC president Dana White confirmed the booking on “UFC Tonight” this week. The two will meet in the main event on August 11 from Denver’s Pepsi Center. Several sources have been mentioning the fight as a [...]

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I've got some bad news for Colorado MMA fans. You know that card you're hosting in Denver on August 11th? I believe it's called UFC 150? You thought you were going to have a UFC lightweight title rematch between Ben Henderson and Frankie Edgar on top of the card, but that is looking very unlikely now. Former champion Edgar was in attendance at UFC on Fox 3 and spoke to MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani about his upcoming bout. It turns out that an injury will likely delay the bout until September. Here's the video. You can catch the quotes and a bit of analysis after the jump. I don't have a definite date, but I think it's gonna be more like September than it is August. ... Yeah, you know, I had some issues with my nose. My nose obviously breaks pretty frequently, at least for the last couple of fights, so I just need some time to let it heal properly so I can get back to sparring. He followed that up by making a statement directly to Henderson (who was in the studio watching) that they'd meet "in September". So if the fight does take place in September, where will it be? The UFC has tentatively scheduled a card for September 1st, which would be UFC 151, and UFC 152 is in Toronto on September 22nd. As stated earlier, UFC 151 is the likely destination for the UFC light heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Dan Henderson, so UFC 152 seems like the more logical place for it.

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Nate Diaz will wait for the winner of Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar, but here's why Anthony Pettis should be next in line to face the Stockton bad boy instead. Retweet this Share on Facebook • Email • StumbleUpon • Reddit • Digg • Technorati • Instapaper • Tumblr • Google Reader • LinkedIn

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UFC lightweight Frankie Edgar knows a thing or two about his respective weight-class. The 14-2 former title-holder has faced many of the division’s best including BJ Penn, Gray Maynard, Benson Henderson, Sean Sherk, and Jim Miller. As such, like countless fans, Edgar was caught off-guard by the way in which Nate Diaz handled Miller last night in headlining action at UFC on FOX 3. The submission loss marked the first time Miller had been finished in his career despite having taken on a number of top-ranked opponents. “Nate Diaz is a stud. He’s kind of a teammate, so I was happy for him, and man…it was a helluva performance,” said Edgar in an interview with Fuel TV after the event’s conclusion. “I know Jim’s tough as nails. I didn’t know what the outcome would be but I definitely didn’t think Jim would get finished so hats off to Nate. He’s a stud for sure.” As chance would have it, Edgar could very well see Diaz inside the Octagon at some point soon given their immediate futures. Edgar is set to take on Henderson this fall for divisional gold while Diaz earned a title-shot with his performance against Miller. However, Edgar hasn’t looked past Henderson and simply wants to scrap again as soon as possible. Dana White Confirms Diaz Will Wait for Title-Shot “People call you former champ. It definitely stings a little bit. So I’m eager to get back in there and get that strap back around my waist,” admitted Edgar, saying he expected to fight Henderson in September after healing up from surgery to correct some issues with his nose. Check out the full interview with Edgar below: PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Tweet

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Lightweight champion Benson Henderson appears to finally have a date set for his rematch with Frankie Edgar after taking the UFC belt from “The Answer” this past February in a competitive clash at UFC 144. According to multiple sources, Henderson and Edgar will meet at UFC 150 to settle their score in hopes of a more definitive conclusion than one relating to the judges’ scorecards in Japan. The card is scheduled for August 11 in Denver, Colorado and will also feature match-ups between Dennis Hallman-Thiago Tavares and Luiz Cane-Yushin Okami. Henderson Ready to “Beat Up” Anyone the UFC Puts in Front of Him MMAJunkie first reported the story with MMAWeekly also confirming it, each outlet citing individuals involved with the situation. Henderson’s Unanimous Decision over Edgar marked his fourth straight win since joining the UFC’s roster including triumphs over top contenders Jim Miller and Clay Guida. He holds an overall record of 16-2 including ten stoppages. Meanwhile, the bout with “Bendo” will mark Edgar’s third consecutive rematch after having to beat Gray Maynard in light of their Draw and BJ Penn for reasons similar to those surrounding his second go at Henderson. The 14-2-1 scrapper also holds impressive victories over Sean Sherk, Hermes Franca, Tyson Griffin, and Miller. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Tweet

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According to a report, Benson Henderson has agreed to defend his lightheavyweight title against Frankie Edgar at UFC 150 in Denver.

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According to a report, Benson Henderson has agreed to defend his lightweight title against Frankie Edgar at UFC 150 in Denver.

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In the summer between my sophomore and junior years of high school, I grew about five inches in about three months. I went from being the shortest kid in my entire school to somewhere right in the middle of the height spectrum for 16-year-old boys. It’s a bummer I didn’t keep growing at that rate. In fact, I still put my endocrinologist in a headlock and threaten his life on a weekly basis to give me a shot that tricks my pituitary glands into thinking I’m still undergoing puberty. I’m fairly certain he’s still holding it back from me for conspiratorial reasons. At my age, most people have just accepted it; Frankie Edgar certainly has. In time, I probably will too. In a world where the most interesting fights come from the smallest fighters in the business, Frankie sits atop the list of people you never want to face in a rematch. While no date is set, Frankie and his team are already strategizing how they plan on getting his UFC lightweight championship belt back around his waist as shown in this MMAWeekly video.

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Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar faced plenty of talk about dropping down to featherweight following his loss to Benson Henderson earlier this year. Heck, “The Answer” has been fighting off those kind of reports for several years to be honest. During a recent press event in Atlanta, Edgar told MMA Fighting’s Mike Chiappetta that [...]

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Jake Shields talks about why he's considering a move back to 185lbs, and how guys like Frankie Edgar and Dan Henderson have shown cutting less weight can be a good thing.

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"UFC Ultimate Insider" host Jon Anik goes one-on-one with new lightweight champion Ben Henderson, who says it's perfectly fair for Frankie Edgar to get a rematch against him later this year.

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UFC Lightweight champion Benson Henderson sits down with Jon Anik to discuss his victory over Frankie Edgar at UFC 144, and what to anticipate in the rematch. UFC Ultimate Insider airs every Tuesday at 10:30pm ET/7:30pm PT on FUEL TV.

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UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson, who will meet Frankie Edgar for the second time this year, looks back on his performance in Japan and shares his thoughts on "The Answer" being granted an immediate rematch. Henderson says he "absolutely" agrees with the decision to book the rematch, insisting that not doing so would be "criminal." The champ also talks about a future encounter with Anthony Pettis, who currently stands as the last man to defeat him.

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One of the most memorable trilogies in MMA’s modern era is unquestionably the series between lightweights Gray Maynard and Frankie Edgar. Their rivalry most recently culminated in an exciting October meeting where then-champion Edgar battled back from being rocked to eventually stop Maynard with strikes, the only defeat the Ultimate Fighter 5 alumnus has ever suffered. Unlike many trilogies, though the finish put a stamp on their trio of tilts it didn’t break a tie so much as created one thanks to a January 2011 Draw between Maynard-Edgar. With things at 1-1-1, the 32-year old Maynard has since said he’d like to give it one more go at some point in the future with the belt preferably being involved. “The title has always been the goal,” initially explained Maynard in an interview with HeavyMMA before adding, “I would love to have the belt and somewhere along the line, get another fight with Edgar. We are 1-1-1 and we need to settle it once and for all. It has to happen eventually, and after that fight we can both be done. We can walk away knowing it’s over and that we gave MMA fans some great fights to look back on.” Turning fantasy into reality will first involve beating Clay Guida on June 22 in a five-round headliner at UFC on FX 4. On that topic, Maynard showed due respect to Guida for his aggressive grappling and endless cardio, also pointing to the bout as being indicative of how deep the 155-pound weight-class is. “The lightweight division is like a drama. It is like a good soap opera that draws you in because it’s not built up off bullsh*t hype. There is no fake build-up where guys are talking a bunch of sh*t in order to get fan’s attention,” said an animated Maynard. “It’s all in the actual fights people are seeing, and it is the most competitive weight class in the UFC, hands down. The skill and heart displayed in our division is without comparison. We go out there, put it all on the line and get after it from bell to bell.” Other big lightweight match-ups on the horizon include Edgar vs. Benson Henderson and Jim Miller vs. Nate Diaz. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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Gray Maynard and Frankie Edgar put together three fights that will go down in the history of MMA as some of the best action ever. The lightweights each won one match, while the other went to a draw. However, it was Edgar that ended up on top, as “The Answer” delivered a knockout last year to end the trilogy and remain UFC lightweight champion. Don’t think for a minute that has settled well with Maynard, as “The Bully” remains hopeful of both claiming the title and exacting revenge on Edgar, as he told Duane Finley of Heavy recently. The title has always been the goal. I would love to have the belt and somewhere along the line, get another fight with Edgar. We are 1-1-1 and we need to settle it once and for all. It has to happen eventually, and after that fight we can both be done. We can walk away knowing it’s over and that we gave MMA fans some great fights to look back on. For now, Maynard is set to meet Clay Guida in a match that could help shape the future of the lightweight division. The two will square off at UFC on FX 4 in the main event from Atlantic City. Maynard noted that the bout grew from a rumor that started a long time ago. Someone put it out there that we were going to fight in Montreal, and even though it wasn’t true, it drew solid attention. The UFC saw this, and Joe Silva thought it was a great fight – so they made it happen. Since it has been out there, I’ve pretty much been gearing up for him for a while now. He has a good chin, great heart, and it’s a fun fight. While the division is stacked with worthy challengers to current champion Benson Henderson, the winner of Maynard-Guida could position himself nicely for a future No. 1 contender match, or even a title shot depending on what happens between now and later this year. Photo credit: Jeff Sherwood/Sherdog

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With a title shot not on the immediate horizon, Anthony Pettis is making sure he's completely ready when his time comes. The former WEC lightweight champion and top-tier UFC lightweight is set to undergo surgery for an undisclosed injury, manager Mike Roberts today told MMAjunkie.com. The move was first revealed on Tuesday's edition of "UFC Tonight" on FUEL TV.

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Former WEC champion Anthony Pettis will not be making any trips down the UFC’s featherweight division. However, Pettis also won’t be stepping back inside the Octagon in the immediate future. Chael Sonnen, a guest analyst on UFC Tonight, reported that Pettis will undergo surgery and is expected to be out for at least eight weeks. To bring you up to speed, Mr. Pettis is going to go in for some surgery – he’s going to be out for about eight weeks. He’s going to make a comeback and it will be at 155. There were rumors of Pettis dropping down to featherweight to face champion Jose Aldo, but it looks like he’ll stay in the lightweight division for now. “Showtime” was looking at a title shot before Benson Henderson claimed the belt from Frankie Edgar in a close decision. Now, with his current situation more of an unknown – it was not made public what kind of surgery Pettis will be having – who he does face in his return remains a mystery. The lightweight division is stacked, so there are plenty of worthy challengers for Pettis to test his skills against. Photo credit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog

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Anthony Pettis has decided to have surgery to correct a lingering injury instead of fighting in the next few months.Chael Sonnen, who is represented by the same management team, MMA Inc., as Pettis, broke the news on Tuesday's episode of UFC Tonight on FUEL TV. MMAFighting.com subsequently confirmed the news with Pettis' manager, Mike Roberts. Roberts would not disclose which part of Pettis' body he was having surgery on or how long the injury had been bothering "Showtime" for. According to Roberts, Pettis decided to go under the knife after finding out that the UFC decided to give Frankie Edgar the next title show against new 155-pound champion Benson Henderson. Roberts said that if Pettis would have been chosen as the next title contender, he would have delayed the surgery for a later date. Pettis' injury is not considered serious, and Roberts said he expects him to be back in the cage by mid to late-summer. Pettis (15-2) most recently knocked out Joe Lauzon at UFC 144 last month in Japan.

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Winning 14 out of his last 15 bouts, including his five round battle with Frankie Edgar at UFC 144 from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, late last month, it's safe to say that newly minted Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight champion Ben Henderson is one of the hottest fighters in the sport today. But is he cocky? After defeating the former 155-pound kingpin in the "Land of the Rising Sun," Henderson stated that he would defeat any and all of the challenges ahead of him in the mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion's crowded Lightweight division. Known for being one of the nicest and most humble guys in the sport today and never been one to come off as arrogant, perhaps his comments of proclaiming he can and will defeat all challengers over and over again were interpreted as arrogance by a select few people. At least that's what "Smooth" told UFC.com. Check it out: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} "I definitely don't want to get too far ahead of myself. People seem to think that I'm arrogant or cocky, and I don't want to come across like that. I've said it from the very beginning that I want to be the best fighter and I want to fight and beat everybody. It's not me looking ahead and being cocky all of a sudden like, oh, I beat Frankie Edgar and now all of a sudden I'm gonna smash everybody. I was saying this from the beginning. I'm as confident as any other fighter on the UFC roster. I'm a very confident fighter and all fighters are, or they should be. I want to fight everybody on the roster at 155, I want to beat ‘em all, and I want to have a nice long reign at 155. I'll do a Bernard Hopkins or Joe Louis. I want to make 155 my weight class and I want my name to be synonymous with it. I think that would be something special." "Smooth" simply feels he is a confident fighter, as is the rest of the promotion's roster. Henderson will have the chance to put that confidence into play real soon as he is slated to rematch Edgar sometime this summer: "Let's run that back, let's do it again. In my eyes, I don't really see myself as one of those primadonna wide receivers: 'I want this, and this has gotta happen.' I represent the UFC, I'm the 155-pound guy right now, and even if you don't have the belt, it's not about you calling some guys out. To me, that's kinda tacky and disrespectful. It's Sean Shelby, Joe Silva, and Dana White's job to put somebody in front of you. Whoever they put in front of me, I will beat up. It doesn't matter. My job is not to match myself up and call this guy or that guy out. I'm not gonna go on Twitter and make my own match. Some guys are into that and that's the way they want to pursue their career, and they can go right ahead. My job is to beat people up." With a bevy of challengers lining up who are all looking to dethrone Henderson, he will have plenty of opportunities to prove he can defeat the best of the best at 155 pounds. First things first, however, as he will have to prove to the MMA world once again that his win over Edgar was indeed legit, by attempting to defeat him in back-to-back fights. Can he do it? Or will "The Answer" reclaim his title when the two lock horns later this year?

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Twice Gray Maynard appeared to be just moments away from capturing UFC lightweight gold, and twice Frankie Edgar has rallied from the brink of defeat to deny him.

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The "Rocky" comparison for Frankie Edgar is not accurate. Rocky Balboa's heart and hard work transformed him from unknown bum to an unlikely champion. Edgar's lightweight title run solidified he was always to be divisional king - a key piece in evolving the championship expectations of an 18-year-old sport - who just so happens to be known for heart and hard work. In our latest from MMAjunkie.com contributor Danny Acosta, we learn how Edgar's recent title reign could set the standard for classic five-rounders in the UFC's lighter weight classes.

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If you didn’t really care before whether or not MMA is legalized in New York this year, you will after you read this quote UFC big bossman Lorenzo Fertitta just gave MMA Fighting. “When we come [to New York],” he said, “we’re going to blow it out. We’re going to put on a ridiculous UFC 100-style card, stacked, big, open to the public weigh-ins, press conferences, after-parties, the whole deal. Everybody will be there. This is going to be an event that will remind you of 1971 when Ali fought Frazier for the first time and every celebrity in New York had to be there. “The biggest problem that I’m going to have is going to be where to sit everybody and who gets seats and who doesn’t. It’s going to be crazy.” “If it passed (by June), we would move mountains to get something done by fall.” Yes, please. If it happens, the blowout event would take place at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. It’s far too early to predict who could wind up on such a card, but I bet stars like Jon Jones and Frankie Edgar would be on the short list given their ties to the Tri-State area.

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While Frankie Edgar now knows that he will be facing Benson Henderson later this year for the chance to recapture the UFC lightweight title, his mood wasn’t always so jovial. Just moments after losing his belt to Henderson at UFC 144 in Japan, UFC commentator Joe Rogan immediately asked him about a potential drop to 145 pounds. A little while later, at the UFC 144 post-fight press conference, reporters in turn hounded Edgar about a potential move down to the featherweight division.

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Like everyone else, UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo heard the whispers associated with Frankie Edgar and a theoretical move to 145 pounds.

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If Frankie Edgar won't come to Jose Aldo, Jose Aldo will go to Frankie Edgar. That's according to the Featherweight Champion himself, who says that, though he understands why Edgar remained steadfast in his quest for a rematch with Ben Henderson, he still wants a crack at "The Answer."

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Frankie Edgar doesn't mind that people ask him about a move to featherweight, but he believes it is disrespectful towards guys he's defeated like BJ Penn and Gray Maynard.

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Frankie Edgar doesn't mind that people ask him about a move to featherweight, but he believes it is disrespectful towards guys he's defeated like BJ Penn and Gray Maynard.

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Frankie Edgar doesn't mind that people ask him about a move to featherweight, but he believes it is disrespectful towards guys he's defeated like BJ Penn and Gray Maynard.

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Frankie Edgar doesn't mind that people ask him about a move to featherweight, but he believes it is disrespectful towards guys he's defeated like BJ Penn and Gray Maynard.

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Frankie Edgar doesn't mind that people ask him about a move to featherweight, but he believes it is disrespectful towards guys he's defeated like BJ Penn and Gray Maynard.

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Will Frankie Edgar get a rematch with Ben Henderson? Plus UFC 146 could very well be one of the most stacked cards in UFC history.

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Former UFC Lightweight champion, Frankie Edgar, admitted his long-speculated move down to Featherweight is inevitable, but only on his own terms. It looks like Edgar is not interested to leave the UFC Lightweight division as a loser, despite the fact that the UFC President Dana White promised him an immediate shot at Jose Aldo's title.

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The odds are out for two new UFC main events. Although the fight doesn't have a date, noted MMA oddsmaker and frequent MMAjunkie.com Radio guest Joey Oddessa has opened Frankie Edgar as a slight favorite (-125) over new UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson (-105). Additionally, UFC on FUEL TV 2 headliner Alexander Gustafsson (-200) is a solid favorite over replacement opponent Thiago Silva (+160).

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Well folks, the UFC Lightweight title rematch merry-go-round has not stopped: I hate this. I really, really do. There have been 4 men that have challenged for the 155 pound strap since UFC 112: Frankie Edgar, BJ Penn (rematch), Gray Maynard (twice and deservedly so) and Benson Henderson. BJ Penn got a rematch because he is BJ Penn. Gray Maynard fought Frankie to a draw @ UFC 125 and earned his trilogy fight beyond dispute. Now, Frankie Edgar deserves an immediate rematch because..........why? Frankie Edgar is not a draw like BJ Penn was. Frankie Edgar did not even come remotely close to finishing Benson Henderson the way Gray did to him but somehow he is being rewarded with a rematch. He does not deserve one. Benson defeated him across all cards 3 rounds to 2 on one card and 4 rounds to 1 on the other two cards. He looked like he had been on the receiving end of a 25 minute beating while Ben looked like he had just rolled out of bed. I don't understand this move at all. There are other contenders that have a legitimate claim to the #1 contender slot and the division could really benefit from getting away from endless rematches. The fight will probably be awesome when it happens but I don't think it should.

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Frankie Edgar explains how the rematch with Benson Henderson came together and how it was like a weight being lifted off his chest when Dana White gave him the news he was waiting for.

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It appears that former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will get his wish. According to a tweet he sent out that was later confirmed by UFC president Dana White, Edgar will rematch new champion Ben Henderson for the title. Here's what they both had to say: @FrankieEdgarFrankie Edgar Rematch anyone??.......it's on!! Thanks to @danawhite @lorenzofertitta. Me and Henderson 2. Here we go!! Mar 06 via UberSocial for iPhone Favorite Retweet Reply @danawhiteDana White Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson rematch will be this summer Mar 06 via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet Reply Henderson claimed the title by winning a unanimous decision over Edgar at UFC 144. The scores were 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47 but every round was close. Edgar gave rematches to both B.J. Penn and Gray Maynard (though the second bout with Maynard was a draw), so it seems that the UFC believed he deserved one as well. While it's bound to be an exciting fight, it will definitely be demoralizing for Anthony Pettis, who loses an expected title shot once again.

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Well that was quick. Only hours after Dana White told Ariel Helwani this afternoon that he had no idea what was going on with the next UFC lightweight title shot yet comes word from Frankie Edgar that the UFC has granted him his immediate rematch against Ben Henderson. Rematch anyone??…….it’s on!! Thanks to @danawhite @lorenzofertitta. Me and Henderson 2. Here we go!! Dana White then announced moments later that the rematch would happen sometime this summer. It’s unclear where the news leaves Anthony Pettis in the title picture, especially since Dana confirmed today that the Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller winner would get a title shot, but clearly he’s going to have to fight at least once more before getting his chance. Thoughts?

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Dana White had already promised a title shot to the winner of the Nate Diaz-Jim Miller fight. So a rematch for former champ Frankie Edgar against Ben Henderson would throw a wrench in the works.

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UFC president Dana White recently shared thoughts about the future of the former UFC Lightweight champion Frankie Edgar, and the controversy around the inclusion of Dakota Cochrane, gay pornstar, in the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter. Once again, White spoke about his personal desire to see Frankie Edgar dropping down in weight to 145lbs, and challenging the reigning Featherweight champion Jose Aldo. As for TUF 15, White declared Dakota Cochrane's sexual orientation has nothing to do with becoming

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UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson went down last Saturday night in Japan and, today, the promotion released the full medical suspensions list from the event. Since the fight card was held overseas in the absence of an athletic commission, the UFC employed its own pseudo-athletic commission working within the guidelines set forth thereof by the state of Nevada. Main card battlers Benson “Smooth” Henderson and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson were given 180-day suspensions for their efforts; Henderson for possible fractures of both hands and his left foot and Jackson for a possible nasal fracture. Both men can be cleared after turning in a negative x-ray. Preliminary card fighter Eiji Mitsuoka also got hit with a 180-day suspension pending a negative x-ray for for a possible nasal fracture. All three fighters were given minimum suspensions of 45 days with 30 days of no contact. Losing fighters Tiequan Zhang, Joe Lauzon, Yushin Okami, Cheick Kongo and Frankie Edgar were all given 45-day suspensions with 30 days of no contact. Tim Boetsch took home the lightest suspension at 30 days with 21 days of no contact. UFC 144 went down on February 26 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

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If Frankie Edgar moves down to Featherweight, he will get an immediate shot at Jose Aldo's title. That's according to the UFC President Dana White, who continued to execute his persuasion tactics, this time speaking at the UFC on FX 2 pre-fight press conference in Sydney, Australia. White agreed Frankie Edgar deserves an immediate rematch against the newly-crowned champion, Ben Henderson, but will get a shot at Jose Aldo's UFC Featherweight title if decides to move down in weight classes. quote via

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UFC president Dana White made no secret of the fact that he and matchmaker Joe Silva both thought that Frankie Edgar beat Ben Henderson at UFC 144. He's also making no secret that Frankie Edgar "deserves" a rematch after he gave B.J. Penn an immediate rematch at UFC 118 after beating Penn at UFC 112. Edgar also gave Gray Maynard an immediate rematch at UFC 136 after the two men fought to a draw at UFC 125. But Dana is also a businessman and just as I predicted he isn't going to be giving Edgar an immediate rematch. Instead he is offering Edgar an immediate title shot against UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo at 145lbs. Here's Dana in his own words from last night's UFC on FX 2 press conference in Australia: "I feel like Frankie Edgar absolutely deserves a rematch [against Ben Henderson], seeing as how every time this guy has fought, he's given everyone else a rematch," he said. "Yet, I don't want him to fight at 155 pounds, I want him to go to 145 and fight for that title. And if we do give him a rematch, it clogs up [the division] -- there are other guys that are in line waiting and it's just a big mess." Transcribed by MMA Mania. SBN coverage of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson

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Listening to UFC president Dana White speak this week, it seems clear what the best option is for Frankie Edgar and Benson Henderson.

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If the words of UFC president Dana White are any indication, Frankie Edgar isn't going to get an immediate rematch with Benson Henderson, but he could get an immediate title shot.

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If the words of UFC president Dana White are any indication, Frankie Edgar isn't going to get an immediate rematch with Benson Henderson, but he could get an immediate title shot.

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“I’m saying it, and I’m saying it loud: I want my rematch. I’m not going to have these antics or play these games. I’m telling you want I want. This is what I want. I think it’s fair. I think the fans want to see it. It was fight of the night. Listen, even if these guys want to see me get beat up, I do get beat up in a lot of my fights, even in the fights I win, so it’s win-win for everybody… I think the rematch makes sense on several levels. Not only can UFC be good guys, I think I earned it. Economically, they’ve been investing money in me. I’ve been at the helm of this weight class for two years now. I think it just makes sense for them and obviously for me. Let’s do it… That [rematch] is what I want. I think it’s right. I think i earned it. I’m not trying to put down Ben or any other contender, but I think I earned my spot to deserve this rematch.” — Frankie Edgar on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani loudly proclaiming he wants his rematch against Ben Henderson Well, if Frankie Edgar’s manager didn’t already make his intentions clear enough yesterday, Frankie sure did today. Even if you don’t agree with Edgar that he deserves a rematch, you at least have to respect his tenacity. The kid has already proved he’s a fighter inside the cage and it looks like he’s setting out to prove he’s one outside of it too. I’m definitely liking this fired up version of Frankie Edgar, but the question is if the will like it enough to give him the rematch? Image via Esther Lin for MMA Fighting

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Prior to moving to the UFC, and eventually notching the biggest win of his career against Frankie Edgar at UFC 144, Ben Henderson first made a name for himself during that impressive run in the WEC. Henderson entered that promotion in 2009 with a 7-1 record, and won five straight bouts, capturing the promotion's title in the process. What most people didn't know about him though, is that before he eventually entered the WEC, Henderson tried out for a slot at season 9 of The Ultimate Fighter. His audition tape has just been released and it shows highlights of his early MMA career, and a younger Benson Henderson predicting that he was going to win the UFC Lightweight Championship: "I fought my way through the smaller shows, now it's my time to dance underneath the big lights. I will win the UFC Season 9 Ultimate Fighter, and I will fight for the title. You are looking at the future lightweight champion of the UFC." Henderson eventually got turned down, but how different would things have been if he was accepted on Season 9 of TUF with guys like Ross Pearson and Andre Winner, instead of moving to the WEC with the likes of Donald Cerrone and Jamie Varner? Check out video of his TUF 9 audition after the jump. Related:UFC 144: Why Ben Henderson And Frankie Edgar Won't Rematch Right AwayUFC 144 Results: Ben Henderson Win Proves The Value Of The WEC UFC 144 Results: Ben Henderson And Anthony Pettis Ready For RematchUFC 144 Results: Ben Henderson Defeats Frankie Edgar, Wins Lightweight Belt

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Following his first loss in nearly four years and his first loss since winning the UFC lightweight title, much discussion has been made concerning Frankie Edgar’s future following UFC 144. But according to Edgar, it is much ado about nothing, as he maintains that he wants to remain at lightweight and that he feels he deserves a rematch with Benson Henderson. After defeating Gray Maynard at UFC 136 last October, UFC President Dana White touted Edgar as a top 3 pound-for-pound fighter in the world. But after the loss to Henderson at UFC 144, White was singing a very different tune. White stated that he feels Edgar would be best served by dropping to the featherweight division. However, Edgar’s manager Ali Abdel-Aziz spoke with mmaweekly.com, and said Edgar does not planning on dropping to 145 pounds..yet. “Frankie in the future will go down to 145, but he’s not going to go down now, he’s not. He’s not getting manhandled, he’s not getting destroyed, he won the fight,” Abdel-Aziz said to mmaweekly.com Abdel-Aziz went on to speak on the match, stating he felt that Edgar won the match and that he deserves a rematch with Henderson. He points to something else that Dana White said, with White admitting that he personally felt that Edgar won the match. Because of that, Abdel-Aziz mentioned that he will speak with White and Joe Silva, and that he will ask that Edgar gets an immediate rematch with Henderson. Following the event’s conclusion, UFC commentator Joe Rogan was quoted as saying that it is likely that Anthony Pettis will earn the next title shot. In the event’s post-fight press conference, Dana White did not comment on the immediate future, which leaves open the possibility of a second match between Edgar and Henderson. For complete coverage of the continuing developments between Frankie Edgar and Benson Henderson, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com

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The judges unanimously ruled that Ben Henderson beat Frankie Edgar at UFC 144 to take the UFC LW title. The decision wasn't without some controversy. Both UFC president Dana White and matchmaker Joe Silva scored it as a win for Edgar, as did our own Brent Brookhouse during his live blog of the fight. The recent protocol of the UFC after controversial title fights has been to book an immediate rematch. After Lyoto Machida took a razor close decision over Mauricio "Shogun" Rua at UFC 104, Shogun got a second chance at UFC 113. Rua made the most of that do-over with a KO win. After Frankie Edgar took a close decision over champ B.J. Penn at UFC 112, Penn was treated to a rematch at UFC 118. Penn lost the second fight emphatically. When Edgar then fought Gray Maynard to a draw at UFC 125, they had another do-over at UFC 136. The second time Frankie won by KO. So fans wouldn't be crazy to expect that Edgar would get the same courtesy that B.J. Penn got, right? Wrong. There's a very simple reason Frankie Edgar won't be getting an immediate rematch. It's bad for business. Frankie Edgar is the worst drawing lightweight champion in modern UFC history. As much as Dana and Joe Silva might think he won the fight, they've got to be immensely relieved at the end of the Frankie Edgar era. Despite putting in some incredible performances -- the pair of Edgar-Maynard title fights are possibly the best two fight series in MMA history -- Edgar just hasn't clicked with fans. The pay--per-view numbers for UFC 125 and UFC 136 were abysmal and it's no accident that they sent him to Japan to defend his belt. Rest easy Anthony Pettis fans, you'll get to see your man fighting for the title long before Frankie Edgar gets another shot.SBN coverage of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson

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Following a close decision that has people split pretty evenly on who actually won, Frankie Edgar sounds like he wants an immediate rematch with Benson Henderson. "I’m not trying to shoot anybody out of anything they deserve, but I had to do two rematches, so what’s right?" he asked rhetorically. Ironically enough, it's probably the last two years he's spent giving challengers immediate rematches that are now going to cost him his own chance to get another crack at the belt. People are now suffering from immediate rematch fatigue, so even though it's a total raw deal, it doesn't sound like the UFC will be serving up Edgar v Henderson 2 any time in the near future. Adding insult to injury, it doesn't sound like the UFC even has anything too exciting ready to go for the lightweight strap: "How would Pettis not be ready for a title shot? He's absolutely ready," said White. "But, there's a few guys in that division (who are ready). The problem is that division is so stacked it's tough to make a decision and that's a good problem to have." Aka they need to figure out what fight will make them the most money and go from there. While you'd think Frankie would fit that bill, Dana sounds like he has other ideas for the undersized 155er: "If you look at what he’s accomplished, for me to come in and… the kid's a world champion," he said. "He beat BJ Penn two times and everybody else in that division. His only loss is to Gray Maynard, which he avenged big time. It’s going to be up to him, but I'd love to see him do it. I think a fight between him and Jose Aldo would be fun." As fun as it would be, it just seems wrong to bounce Frankie out of the division he's basically owned for the past few years. Sure, he could go down to 145. He probably will sooner or later. But coming off a controversial loss that took the belt off him? Too much unfinished business at lightweight. If the UFC isn't going to give him another shot at the belt immediately, the least they can do is set him up for a #1 contender's match. There's not a lot of situations where a featherweight title shot seems like a bit of a screw, but this is one of them. (pic via Heavy's excellent UFC 144 gallery)

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UFC 144 brought the promotion back to Japan with a top-to-bottom exciting card, complete with a tight, five-round thriller between new champion Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar. Who stood out? No. 1 star -- Hatsu Hioki: After debuting in the … Continue reading →

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The MMA Wrap-Up returns to take a look back at UFC 144 in Tokyo and ask what's next for new UFC lightweight champ Ben Henderson. There's what's fair, and then there's what's interesting. Unfortunately for Frankie Edgar, our sense of justice might take a backseat to our desire to see some new title fights.

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UFC president Dana White looks back at UFC 144 and admits he had the main event scored for Frankie Edgar despite Ben Henderson taking the lightweight title.

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Following his loss to Benson Henderson at UFC 144, now-ex UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar faces a tough decision: fight his way back to another title shot - or drop to featherweight for what could be an immediate shot at Jose Aldo's belt. The general consensus, of course, is that Edgar is two small for lightweight anyway. However, MMAjunkie.com medical columnist and consultant Dr. Johnny Benjamin thinks that's bunk; Edgar is only too small for lightweight because too many fighters are gaming the system.

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Swagger can help win fights, and that's what happened when Benson Henderson edged Frankie Edgar at UFC 144 yesterday in Japan.

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Frankie Edgar's manager Ali Abdel-Aziz is in Las Vegas to meet with UFC officials and simply said they are asking for an immediate rematch with Benson Henderson.

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Last night (Sat., Feb. 25, 2012), at UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson" in Saitama, Japan, Ben Henderson captured the lightweight championship with a thrilling five-round unanimous decision victory over Frankie Edgar in the main event of the evening. And like the well-behaved young man he is, he celebrated with his mom directly after. Mama Henderson was in attendance at the Saitama Super Arena and UFC cameras captured a special moment when Benson first embraced her with the title around his waist. She seemed to be rather infatuated with the belt as she cried tears of joy. Even UFC color commentator Joe Rogan admitted to getting choked up live on the air. It was a feel good moment after a fight that has split fans down the middle once again in regards to the rightful winner of the decision. Whether anybody likes it or not, "Bendo" is the new lightweight champion. Mama Henderson wouldn't have it any other way. Check out another pic of the two celebrating after the jump. For a more detailed look at Henderson's win over Edgar click here. For the Fight Metric report click here and for complete UFC 144 results and blow-by-blow coverage of all the night's action click here and here. Photo by Tracy Lee via Cagewriter

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Like countless fans around the world, UFC President Dana White had his share of opinions on what was witnessed UFC 144 including thoughts on the main event between Benson Henderson-Frankie Edgar as well as the future of both men. White offered up his take on those matters, in addition to what he saw from Quinton Jackson, in a post-show interview on Fuel TV where he remained noncommittal regarding Henderson’s first title-defense. “I’m not a judge but I had the fight even going into the last round and I gave the last round to Frankie,” explained White while later adding UFC matchmaker Joe Silva had Henderson winning “by a landslide”. Given the debate surrounding the outcome, as well as Edgar having previously been forced into a pair of immediate rematches based on similar circumstances, White appeared to be weighing the idea of giving “The Answer” another shot of his own. “I don’t know. It’s not one of those things I’m gonna make a decision about right now,” said the unsure White. “There (are) so many fights out there in the 155-pound division,” he continued before reiterating a long-standing opinion. “I would really love for Frankie Edgar to move down to 145 pounds.” Also in the discussion is Anthony Pettis, freshly off a Knockout of the Night finish of Joe Lauzon. White addressed the subject when asked if he felt “Showtime” was in position to contender for Henderson’s belt. “How would Pettis not be ready for a title-shot? He’s absolutely ready. But there are a few guys in that division,” White responded before mentioning the winner of an upcoming bout between Nate Diaz-Jim Miller could come into play as well. As equally hazy as Henderson’s next move is that of “Rampage” Jackson’s outlook after a sloppy decision loss to Ryan Bader. While White was confident Jackson would be back, he questioned whether or not the fan-favorite’s heart was in MMA anymore, stating he hoped to see, “the old ‘Rampage’…the motivated, the hungry guy who comes in and goes toe-to-toe, isn’t as one dimensional with his punching” version. Check out the complete interview below: PHOTO CREDIT – TRIUMPH/UFC

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Following his loss to Benson Henderson at UFC 144 it seems like Frankie Edgar is feeling some pressure to drop down to the 145 pound division to face Featherweight champion Jose Aldo. Some of that pressure is being exerted from fans, but some of it is coming from a man that has a good amount of say in Edgar’s career, UFC President Dana White. Following Edgar’s loss, White spoke to MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani and said, “I would love to see Frankie move down to 145, I’ve

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SAITAMA, Japan - Once again, Frankie Edgar proved why he's often called the Rocky Balboa of MMA. At Sunday's UFC 144 event, the diminutive Edgar battled the much-larger Benson Henderson tooth and nail for the course of 25 minutes, but he came up short in a unanimous decision and was forced to relinquish his lightweight title. Following the result, UFC president Dana White admitted he'd like to see Edgar make the move to 145 pounds and challenge current featherweight champ Jose Aldo.

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Frankie Edgar at UFC 144 Post Fight press conference calls for a rematch with Benson Henderson starting that he had to deal with two rematches of his own. Check out what Frankie Edgar had to say at the UFC 144 post-fight press conference in Japan…. [...]

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Former WEC Lightweight champion Ben "Smooth" Henderson discussed his performance against Frankie Edgar at UFC 144, and the surreal moment of becoming the new UFC Lightweight champion. Henderson will now wait to learn the identity of the first challenger for his title, with Anthony Pettis and Diaz vs. Miller winner as the main contenders. Further Reading: Full UFC 144

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UFC President Dana White looked back at the Ultimate Fighting Championship's long-awaited return to Japan, and the main event clash between Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson. White admitted he scored the bout in favor of Frankie Edgar, but still agreed that the fight was too close to call. Another thing discussed in Dana White's interview is Frankie Edgar's potential move down to Featherweight, and the future contender in the UFC Lightweight division. Further Reading: Full UFC 144

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SAITAMA, Japan -- Watch below as Ben Henderson talks about his UFC 144 win over Frankie Edgar, whether he was confident he had won the fight before the judges' announced the scorecards, his performance in the fight, what's next for him, and more.

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SAITAMA, Japan -- Watch below as UFC president Dana White talks about why he thinks Frankie Edgar deserved to beat Benson Henderson at UFC 144, what's next for both fighters, Rampage Jackson's performance, Mark Hunt's improbable UFC run, and more.

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Benson Henderson talked to the press after his championship win over Frankie Edgar at the UFC 144 post-fight press conference.

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At UFC 144, three judges decided unanimously that Benson Henderson defeated Frankie Edgar in the main event to become the new UFC lightweight champion.

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Benson Henderson captured the UFC lightweight title from Frankie Edgar in the main event of UFC 144 on Saturday night, busting up the former champion en route to a unanimous decision victory at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

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SAITAMA, Japan -- Watch below as UFC president Dana White talks about why he thinks Frankie Edgar deserved to beat Benson Henderson at UFC 144, what's next for both fighters, Rampage Jackson's performance, Mark Hunt's improbable UFC run, and more.

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The fight with Ben Henderson proved once and for all that a natural LW should not compete in the LW division.

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Ben Henderson and Frankie Edgar won $65,000 for Fight of the Night at UFC 144 after Henderson took Edgar's lightweight title. Vaughan Lee and Anthony Pettis also got bonus checks in Japan.

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Ben Henderson got gold back around his waist Saturday night. The former WEC lightweight champ is now the UFC lightweight champ after beating Frankie Edgar.

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Benson Henderson wants to be in comic books and he may have earned his honorary cape and cowl with a victory over Frankie Edgar to become the new UFC lightweight champion.

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The main event at UFC 144 between Frankie Edgar and Benson Henderson did the UFC’s return to Japan proud after the two talented lightweights battled for the belt in a bout ultimately named the event’s Fight of the Night. Henderson narrowly outpointed Edgar after doing more damage throughout their twenty-five minute match-up. Both men were awarded $65,000 for their performances. The bonuses as well as the amounts were announced at the post-event press conference. Though Henderson’s win capped the evening off properly, lightweight Anthony Pettis started the PPV out on a high note by scoring a Knockout of the Night winning head-kick against apt adversary Joe Lauzon. He too won $65,000 and is rumored to be receiving the first shot at the newly crowned lightweight champion. Finally, $65,000 and Submission of the Night went Vaughan Lee after weathering an early storm from Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto before locking in an Armbar and tapping the Japanese icon out for the first time in his storied career. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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SAITAMA, Japan - Anthony Pettis, Vaughan Lee, Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar each earned $65,000 fight-night bonuses for their performances at Saturday's UFC 144 event. Pettis earned the night's "Knockout of the Night" award, Lee picked up the "Submission of the Night" bonus, and headliners Henderson and Edgar earned "Fight of the Night" honors. MMAjunkie.com learned of the bonus winners and award amounts at UFC 144's post-fight press conference.

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Ben Henderson claimed the UFC lightweight title with a unanimous decision over Frankie Edgar at UFC 144 on Saturday night.

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Benson Henderson won the UFC's lightweight belt by winning a decision 49-46, 48-47, 49-46 over Frankie Edgar at Saitama Super Arena in Japan on Saturday. His cardio and strength were too much for the smaller Edgar. The two lightweights came … Continue reading →

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The UFC makes its long-awaited return to Japan as Frankie Edgar defends his lightweight belt against Benson Henderson.

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When Frankie Edgar and Benson Henderson step into the Octagon at UFC 144 they will be fighting for more than just the UFC lightweight belt.

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Another "fan-made" promo for UFC 144, this time featuring Frankie Edgar as the "Rocky Balboa of the UFC".

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We are not that far removed from a time when a speech by UFC lightweight champion was used to motivate the New York Jets. The team had fallen to 2-3 and coach Rex Ryan gave Edgar a call to speak to his team. The talk must have worked because the Jets went on to defeat the Miami Dolphins after Edgar paid them a visit. The tables have turned a bit for Edgar, as this time it was Edgar receiving the call.  The champion, in Japan to defend his Lightweight title against Benson Henderson at UFC 144 received

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LowKick.com Staff predict tomorrow's UFC 144 Lightweight title encounter between Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson. Who leads the predictions 4 to 2?

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The self-described “average Joe” will face Frankie Edgar in the lightweight main event at UFC 144 in Japan.

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In its latest simulation, the folks at THQ put UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and challenger Ben Henderson through the paces on UFC Undisputed 3. The game is predicting the title to change hands...

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Frankie Edgar fielded questions from the press at the UFC 144 pre-fight press conference in Tokyo, Japan.

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Reigning UFC Lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and the title challenger Ben Henderson went face-to-face for the first time, as part of yesterday's UFC 144 pre-fight press conference in Saitama, Japan. The press conference was hosted by the UFC President Dana White, also including the co-main eventers Ryan Bader and Quinton Jackson, as well as Yoshihiro Akiyama and Jake Shields. Next staredown between Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson will take place at the UFC 144 weigh-ins, scheduled for Friday, 11PM

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At this point, you have probably heard several different breakdowns and analysis of the UFC 144 headlining bout between Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson. Well here's a different outlook and a fun prediction from the crew behind the new video game, UFC Undisputed 3. They simulated 25 A.I. matches and got the following stats: - Edgar landed more overall strikes in 60-percent of their matches- Henderson attempted 60 submissions in 25 matches- Edgar won by TKO six times in 25 matches- Edgar and Henderson rocked each other an equal amount of times in 25 matches- Henderson won by head kick KO once in 25 matches- Henderson won by submission seven times in 25 matches After all those matches, what's their final prediction? They said Ben Henderson will win the UFC lightweight championship by submitting Frankie Edgar, at the 3:37 mark of round 4. SBN coverage of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson

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HeavyMMA's Megan Olivi talks to former WEC lightweight champ Ben Henderson about his UFC title shot against Frankie Edgar at UFC 144 in Japan.

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Benson Henderson talked to the press in Tokyo, Japan, before his fight against Frankie Edgar at UFC 144, stating that a fight is a fight no matter where it is, behind a 7-11 or in Tokyo.

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Top Lightweight contender Ben Henderson, who will challenge Frankie Edgar for the Lightweight title at UFC 144, discusses his opponent, as well as his training and preparation for the bout. Henderson acknowledges that Edgar is the champion for a reason, but says that if "The Answer" gives him an opening, he will leave the Saitama Super Arena with the title.

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Phoenix Carnevale is one of my favorite people on the planet. She’s the kind of girl who’s often hanging out in the shadows of some of NYC’s finest Thai boxers as they step into the ring offering-up decades of wisdom she has acquired through memorizing every word of every Wu-Tang Clan song in existence. She’s also the kind of girl who’ll swiftly put a shin in your mouth if you ever disrespect any woman who steps in the ring. Phoenix modestly denies that she’s an exceptional Muay Thai practitioner from Phil Nurse’s army of Team WAT fighters, but if you get to know her, you’ll know better than to be mesmerized by (just) her smile. When she’s not doing ringside commentary for TaKe-On Muay Thai, she’s interviewing UFC fighters like Frankie Edgar before he steps in octagon to defend his lightweight title against Benson Henderson at UFC 144 in Japan. Take a closer look into how his striking has evolved since Kru Phil Nurse has made the adjustments that Dana White regarded as the finest boxing in the UFC (second to Anderson Silva) following Frankie Edgar’s long awaited knockout victory over Gray Maynard.

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MMAWeekly caught up with Frankie Edgar in Tokyo, Japan at the UFC open workouts. Watch the video here.

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Frankie Edgar knows that the loudest ones in the room are usually the ones that fall the hardest, so instead he just keeps his head down, works hard, and success keeps happening.

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“For this fight I am bringing in UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz to lend us a hand. He’s a bit quicker and faster than I am. He can emulate Frankie and help me deal with the speed and footwork Edgar possesses… The first thing I took away is that he does make mistakes and can be hurt. He got hurt very badly in both fights in the first round. He does leave openings and make mistakes. He has holes and there are opportunities where you can go after him and throw him off of his game. You also have to take away the fact that he has a huge heart, a very good chin, and a never say die attitude. That’s not something that should ever be discounted… This fight is going to be good. It’ll be like two cats trapped inside of a bag. He’s a pretty aggressive fighter who moves a lot, but he remains very active and goes after it. He’s not a guy who will get on the bike and not engage. He moves around a lot, but comes to fight each and every time. We both have aggressive natures so you can expect us to get after it and put on a great fight.” — Ben Henderson talking to Five Oz. about his upcoming title fight against Frankie Edgar at UFC 144 There definitely won’t be a lack of action when Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson step into the Octagon this weekend. Both guys fight at a feverish pace and have plenty of experience doing it for five straight rounds. I’m leaning towards Edgar because he’s a bit more technical than Bendo, however there probably isn’t a more ideal training partner to emulate Edgar’s unique style and footwork than Dominick Cruz. Perhaps Henderson has a few tricks up his sleeve. Either way though, it should be a fun to watch Saturday night. Image via Jeff Sherwood for Sherdog

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Despite the Rocky comparisons and "Fight of the Year" awards, Frankie Edgar isn't looking for a repeat performance in Japan. At least, not exactly. After staging an amazing comeback from a heavy first-round deficit in both his second and third encounters with Gray Maynard, Edgar says he'll be looking to get off to a strong start when he meets Ben Henderson at UFC 144.

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Reigning Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar, who will put his title on the line against Ben Henderson at UFC 144, discusses his opponent, as well as his preparation for fighting in Japan. Edgar admits that it's refreshing to be facing a new challenger, and insists that he's confident in his ability to compete with Henderson anywhere the fight should go.

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The UFC is finally returning to the Land of the Rising Sun. After an eleven year absence from Japan, they will re-emerge on the scene with UFC 144 on February 25th in the Saitama Super Arena. The UFC announced this week that there will be seven fights on the main card, which will cost the same and kick off at the usual time (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT). Four of the prelim fights will air on FX, with one being streamed live on Facebook. The main event will see Frankie Edgar defend his UFC lightweight title against former WEC lightweight champ Ben Henderson. In the co-main, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson will look to return to the win column when he faces TUF 8 winner Ryan Bader. Along with that, there will be a plethora of bouts featuring the best Japanese fighters in the UFC. Yoshihiro Akiyama will make his welterweight debut against Jake Shields, Hatsu Hioki will continue his march to a featherweight title shot when he takes on Bart Palaszewski, and much more. Here's the card as it stands right now (prelims after the jump): Feb 25th, live on pay-per-view from Saitama, Japan: Main Card: Frankie Edgar (14-1) vs. Ben Henderson (15-2) [LW Title] Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (32-9) vs. Ryan Bader (13-2) Mark Hunt (7-7) vs. Cheick Kongo (17-6-2) Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-4, 2 NC) vs. Jake Shields (26-6-1) Anthony Pettis (14-2) vs. Joe Lauzon (21-6) Yushin Okami (26-6) vs. Tim Boetsch (14-4) Hatsu Hioki (25-4-2) vs. Bart Palaszewski (36-14) More SBN coverage of UFC 144 Preliminary Card: Takeya Mizugaki (15-6-2) vs. Chris Cariaso (12-3) Norifumi Yamamoto (18-5, 1 NC) vs. Vaughan Lee (11-7-1) Riki Fukuda (17-5) vs. Steve Cantwell (7-5) Takanori Gomi (32-8, 1 NC) vs. Eiji Mitsuoka (18-7-2) Tiequan Zhang (15-2) vs. Issei Tamura (6-2)

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Himself. That's according to the Hawaiian "Prodigy," who is taking some time away from the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) to reflect on the "heartbreaking" losses he's endured over the last several years, dating back to his fourth round technical knockout stoppage (towel) against Georges St. Pierre at UFC 94. And his pair of losses to Frankie Edgar. While his unanimous decision defeat to Nick Diaz at UFC 137 last October was the straw that broke the camel's back, Penn is more interested in finding himself "as a person" than he is as a fighter. To that end, he's enjoying a "normal" life for the first time in 15 years. The former two-division champion elaborates to ESPN's Brett Okamoto, after the jump. "I’m enjoying my time away from the sport. That’s where I am right now. I’m living a regular life instead of living the roller coaster. I haven’t [lived a normal life] in 15 years. I’m trying to find myself a little bit -- not as a fighter trying to come back to the sport, but just as a person ... I’m heartbroken with the way some of the fights went. The way my UFC 94 fight [against Georges St. Pierre] and my fights with Frankie Edgar went, I’m heartbroken about those fights. I feel I could have made better choices but I don’t feel a major urge that I’ve got to go fix that right now." Penn fans began to stir when news broke that UFC President Dana White was not only considering a pay-per-view (PPV) event at the Aloha Stadium in Hawaii, but that he also wanted its top fighter to headline the show. Would that be enough to coax the 34-year-old master grappler out of his self-imposed sabbatical? For now, Penn just "doesn't know" what his future holds. He's 1-3-1 over his last five fights and that lone victory came over a broken down Matt Hughes. Can he still be competitive in today's MMA landscape? Clock's ticking...

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UFC lightweight Clay Guida joined Fight Day Live and talked about his fight with Ben Henderson, how he thinks Bendo will do against Frankie Edgar and what makes the Diaz brothers so tough.

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I ask you this: if Frankie Edgar has his car towed, then how will he get to Japan for UFC 144? Frankie is trying to focus on defending his lightweight title for a third time (two defenses, one time retained against Gray) and if he defeats Ben Henderson February 25th in the Saitama Super Arena then he will tie BJ Penn for the most successful title defenses in UFC lightweight history. I hope you're happy Akira Corrassani. This isn't a time to be playing intricate pranks involving the towing of his transportation for our enjoyment. Or is it? {iframe}http://d.yimg.com/nl/yahoo sports/site/player.html# browseCarouselUI=hide&vid=28163981&startScreenCarouselUI=hide&shareUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fsports.yahoo.com%2Fblindsided%2Fblindsided-ufc-champ-frankie-edgar-s-tow-truck-adventure-28163981.html&repeat=0{/iframe} [Source]

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The UFC is finally returning to the Land of the Rising Sun. After an eleven year absence from Japan, they will re-emerge on the scene with UFC 144 on February 25th in the Saitama Super Arena. The main event will see Frankie Edgar defend his UFC lightweight title against former WEC lightweight champ Ben Henderson. In the co-main, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson will look to return to the win column when he faces TUF 8 winner Ryan Bader. Along with that, there will be a plethora of fights featuring the best Japanese fighters in the UFC. Yoshihiro Akiyama will make his welterweight debut against Jake Shields, Hatsu Hioki will continue his march to a featherweight title shot when he takes on Bart Palaszewski, and much more. Here's the card as it stands right now (prelims after the jump): Feb 25th, live on pay-per-view from Saitama, Japan: Main Card: Frankie Edgar (14-1) vs. Ben Henderson (15-2) [LW Title] Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (32-9) vs. Ryan Bader (13-2) Cheick Kongo (17-6-2) vs. Mark Hunt (7-7) Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-4, 2 NC) vs. Jake Shields (26-6-1) Joe Lauzon (21-6) vs. Anthony Pettis (14-2) More SBN coverage of UFC 144 Preliminary Card: Tim Boetsch (14-4) vs. Yushin Okami (26-6) Hatsu Hioki (25-4-2) vs. Bart Palaszewski (36-14) Takeya Mizugaki (15-6-2) vs. Chris Cariaso (12-3) Vaughan Lee (11-7-1) vs. Norifumi Yamamoto (18-5, 1 NC) Steve Cantwell (7-5) vs. Riki Fukuda (17-5) Takanori Gomi (32-8, 1 NC) vs. George Sotiropoulos (14-4) Leonard Garcia (15-8-1) vs. Tiequan Zhang (15-2)

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Lightweights Jim Miller and Melvin Guillard were part of a small group with extended periods of success this past year and under consideration for a title shot. But there was logjam at the top of the division that kept them from rising. Now, that logjam is cleared. Frankie Edgar defended his belt at UFC 136. Unfortunately, both Miller and Guillard failed to clear a final hurdle that likely would have put them in contention. But could the winner of a Friday night headliner between the almost-contenders produce the next challenger to the lightweight belt?

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From its very first day, when Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard staged a 25-minute classic for the ages at UFC 125 in Las Vegas, it was clear that 2011 would be a special year for MMA.

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Contrary to popular opinion (and LowKick.com's own Community Rankings), UFC Champion Frankie Edgar is not the best Lightweight in the world. Instead, according to Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, that honor belongs to the San Jose based organization's title holder, Gilbert Melendez. Undefeated since 2009 and currently riding a six-fight winning streak, Melendez recently made his third consecutive title defense, defeating top contender Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision...

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Why does Scott Coker think Gilbert Melendez is the top lightweight in the sport? Beyond his record, the Strikeforce CEO thinks Melendez could and would beat UFC champ Frankie Edgar.

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The UFC is finally returning to the Land of the Rising Sun. After an eleven year absence from Japan, they will re-emerge on the scene with UFC 144 on February 25th in the Saitama Super Arena. The main event will see Frankie Edgar defend his UFC lightweight title against former WEC lightweight champ Ben Henderson. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson will look to return to the win column when he faces TUF 8 winner Ryan Bader. Along with that, there will be a plethora of fights featuring the best Japanese fighters in the UFC. Yoshihiro Akiyama will make his welterweight debut against Jake Shields, Hatsu Hioki will continue his march to a featherweight title shot when he takes on Bart Palaszewski, and much more. Here's the card as it stands right now (prelims after the jump): Feb 25th, live on pay-per-view from Saitama, Japan: Main Card: Frankie Edgar (14-1) vs. Ben Henderson (15-2) [LW Title] Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (32-9) vs. Ryan Bader (13-2) Cheick Kongo (17-6-2) vs. Mark Hunt (7-7) Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-4, 2 NC) vs. Jake Shields (26-6-1) Joe Lauzon (21-6) vs. Anthony Pettis (14-2) More SBN coverage of UFC 144 Preliminary Card: Tim Boetsch (14-4) vs. Yushin Okami (26-6) Hatsu Hioki (25-4-2) vs. Bart Palaszewski (36-14) Takeya Mizugaki (15-6-2) vs. Chris Cariaso (12-3) Vaughan Lee (11-7-1) vs. Norifumi Yamamoto (18-5, 1 NC) Steve Cantwell (7-5) vs. Riki Fukuda (17-5) Takanori Gomi (32-8, 1 NC) vs. George Sotiropoulos (14-4) Leonard Garcia (15-8-1) vs. Tiequan Zhang (15-2)

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UFC top lightweight contender Ben Henderson, who will challenge Frankie Edgar for the title in February, says his loss to Anthony Pettis a year ago made him a better fighter.

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MTV has been no stranger to the world of mixed martial arts over the past few years as the sport has continued to ascend closer to the mainstream. UFC fighters Jason "Mayhem" Miller, Anthony Pettis and Frankie Edgar have all been featured to varying degrees on shows such as "Bully Beatdown," "World of Jenks" and "True Life," respectively. The latest is "Caged," a docu-drama series about amateur MMA fighters from Will Broyles' Louisiana-based Ring Rulers organization.

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UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar discusses his February title defense against Ben Henderson in this exclusive HeavyMMA interview.

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In the UFC 140 post-event discussions, we've had several people talk about Jon Jones' status as an elite fighter. Yesterday, I claimed that Jones is the best fighter on Earth. It seems that Dana White isn't willing to go quite that far, but he is willing to put Jones at number two. Check out the video: From the video: "Number two...I mean, I don't know how you deny the guy anymore. He's literally walked through everybody. He fought four times this year, probably the nastiest schedule in the history of the company. He's incredible, man. The guy is, I hate to talk too much about it...like nobody's gonna hear this (laughs)...because he's so young, you don't wanna put that kind of stuff in a guy's head who is that young but he's walking through serious, serious guys and bustin' 'em up bad." Of course, it's worth noting that White recently put Frankie Edgar at number two behind Anderson Silva. So it would appear that Dana White's rankings go: 1. Silva, 2. Jones, 3. Edgar. I'm curious if he would consider Cruz and/or Aldo to be ahead of Georges St. Pierre as well. SBN coverage of UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida

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UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar hopes to have a quick fight with Benson Henderson at UFC 144 in Japan on Feb. 26.

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The UFC 144 fight card, featuring a main event between Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson, left a lot of fight fans scratching their heads. Was the pay-per-view booked properly for the promotion's long-awaited return to Japan? MMA Nation's Nate Wilcox explores the idea of booking UFC 144 "Pride style," which you can check out by clicking here.

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For some reason people tend to think in terms of trilogies when it comes to a series of events. The same is true in Mixed Martial Arts where three-fight series are fairly common if need for a “rubber match” comes into play after the competitors’  first two encounters. However, as far as UFC lightweight Gray Maynard is concerned, he’s looking to meet Frankie Edgar for a fourth time to truly break their 1-1-1 tie, and, after the quality involved in their highly competitive 2011 offerings, it’s not hard to understand why. As such, Maynard is hoping Edgar retains his title this February when he faces Ben Henderson in the main event at UFC 144 and even beyond if necessary in order to set up a fitting finale to their fantastic run of rumbles. “Hopefully he holds on to the belt, because there’s got to be a part four, I think, to make it a true ‘trilogy’. Now he has one and I do too, so that’s a draw. So, we gotta do it again,” said Maynard in a conversation with Tatame. “Hopefully, he holds on the belt and I can work back up there.” As far as what might be next up for the 32-year old Ultimate Fighter alumnus, Maynard was unsure with many of the division’s top names already booked for upcoming fights. “Well, that’s a lot of stuff up in the air. I know Melvin Guillard got (put) up against Jim Miller. I know Donald Cerrone is going to go up against Nate Diaz, so there’s a lot of interesting stuff that you kinda have to wait to see what happens.” Maynard Confident He Can Beat Any Opponent Maynard holds an overall record of 10-1-1 with the only flaws involving Edgar (as well as one of the victories). In addition to Edgar, “The Bully” also holds past wins over top 155ers like Miller, Diaz, Dennis Siver, Roger Huerta, and Kenny Florian. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Tweet

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Frankie Edgar headlines UFC 144 on Feb. 26 against Benson Henderson, and the UFC lightweight champion knows he has his hands full when he tries to defend his title for the forth time.

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Frankie Edgar's reign at the top of the 155-pound division has been a tough one, and according to him, he's not expecting things to get any easier in Japan. That's because he'll find himself staring across the octagon at former WEC Champion Ben Henderson. Since debuting with the UFC in April, Henderson has derailed the title hopes of three straight top contenders, knocking off Mark Bocek, Jim Miller, and, most recently, Clay Guida to earn a crack at Edgar's Lightweight strap. With an overall record of...

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Frankie Edgar says he's excited to fight in the Land of the Rising Sun and believes the Japanese fans will embrace his style.

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The UFC continues to add Japanese fighters to the UFC 144 card scheduled for February 25th in the Saitama Super Arena. This time it's Riki Fukuda, who has apparently recovered from injuries suffered in a June car accident. He will face Steve Cantwell according to MMA Weekly. Sources close to the situation have informed MMAWeekly.com that verbal agreements are in place for Fukuda and Cantwell. Fukuda is a former DEEP middleweight champion that has also competed in EliteXC. His one UFC fight was a highway robbery, which saw him drop a unanimous decision to Nick Ring at UFC 127 in a bout he clearly won. He was scheduled to fight Rafael Natal at UFC 133, but badly damaged his knee in a car accident on June 16th and was forced to withdraw. He underwent successful surgery and has recently returned to training. Cantwell is one of the few UFC fighters that is given another chance despite losing four fights in a row. The former WEC light heavyweight champion dropped to middleweight for his last bout, but was bested by Mike Massenzio at UFC 136 last month. The bout is expected to take place on the preliminary card. The main event of UFC 144 will see Frankie Edgar defend his UFC lightweight title against Ben Henderson.

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Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez discusses UFC on FOX, the current lightweight division and how he would fight Frankie Edgar in this exclusive interview.

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ANAHEIM, Calif. - If it's 24 hours before one of his fights, former WEC champ Ben Henderson is an octagon girl's worst nightmare. You see, when "Smooth" is ready to weigh-ins for his fights, you can be sure Burt Watson and Dana White will soon be holding a towel (sending the girls scurrying away), as Henderson always makes use of the full 156 pounds allowed in his lightweight contests. But now, with a UFC title shot against a smaller Frankie Edgar looming on the horizon, Henderson said he wants to push the envelope even further.

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Two respected MMA media outlets are reporting that Frankie Edgar will cross the Pacific to defend his title next February when the UFC returns to Japan. And word is UFC on FOX 1′s Ben Henderson vs. Clay Guida will likely determine his opponent. From MMA Junkie: MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has learned from multiple sources close to the promotion that the winner of the Guida vs. Henderson matchup is expected to receive an immediate title shot against current lightweight champ Frankie Edgar (14-1-1 MMA, 9-1-1 UFC). While an exact date for the fight with Edgar would certainly depend on the condition of the Guida vs. Henderson winner, multiple sources suggested the UFC’s planned February event in Japan is the preferred destination. The organization, which hasn’t promoted a show in the country since UFC 29 in late 2000, heads to Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, on Feb. 26, 2012. The UFC hasn’t confirmed this news yet, however MMA Weekly is reporting the same thing so chances are there’s some truth to it. The match-up isn’t much of a surprise, but I don’t think anyone expected the UFC would bring Frankie Edgar over to headline their return to Japan. Most expected one of the former PRIDE stars like Rampage Jackson or Shogun Rua to get that honor. They at least have some semblance of drawing power over there whereas Frankie Edgar is only some American UFC champ they barely know to what’s left of the Japanese fanbase. I’m not gonna lie, I’m struggling to figure out what the UFC’s reasoning is behind the decision if it does in fact pan out. Image via Esther Lin for AOL Fanhouse

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We get a backstage look at UFC 136 in this first installment of Dana White’s UFC 137 video blog. Gray Maynard definitely wasn’t excited to see Frankie Edgar backstage after their fight.

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The dreams of a “superfight” between UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre and UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva seemed to dim even further today when St. Pierre’s trainer Firas Zahabi dropped a bomb on Sherdog Radio. Zahabi was asked if a move up to 185 seemed possible and his response was a bit shocking, “I have recommended to Georges – the only reason I don’t recommend it now is because Frankie Edgar is the champion, but I’d want him to move down

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Heavyweights often catch a lot of flak for not having to adhere to the strict diet most Mixed Martial Artists must adhere to in order to bulk up while still making their contracted limits. However, the same is true for the most part when it comes to undersized fighters rather than simply just the big boys with guys like Frankie Edgar cutting very little weight to make 155 pounds. In terms of Demetrious Johnson, the UFC’s Energizer Bunny-like bantamweight contender, he’s unable to even compete against foes requiring a division-altering diet given his diminutive dimensions (5’3”). Johnson recently discussed his desire to compete at 125 pounds once the UFC opens appropriate pool up for swimming in, though has also reviewed his losing performance earlier this month against Dominick Cruz and recognizes he can improve in a few areas while things like height are not likely to change minus a mid-life growth spurt. Speaking to MMAJunkie, Johnson explained no matter what path he travels, “The road back to the top doesn’t scare me. It’s only going to make me get better and evolve my skill and become a more mature martial artist.” “I know now that everybody is going to look at that fight and be like, ‘OK, Demetrious has great footwork and speed, and he has great combinations (but) we just need to hold him down,” the 9-2 Johnson explained of his showing at UFC Live 6 against Cruz. “I’ve got to be able to break that habit and get my submission game better and work on getting back up to my feet or taking them down, passing guard and submitting them.” As far as the ever-present question regarding an eventual move to flyweight, Johnson explained, “Honestly, I’d be happy to there. I’ve been relaxing, eating Jack in the Box and drinking milkshakes. The biggest my weight has got up to has been 145, and I haven’t been training that hard. Obviously in the future I’d love to go down there and test myself and try to be the first UFC 125-pound champion. But right now, I’m focused on 135 until further notice.” No word has surfaced on who Johnson may be facing next though logical options include the loser of Brian Bowles vs. Urijah Faber in December, the winner of Scott Jorgensen’s clash with Jeff Curran next weekend, fellow undersized 135er Joseph Benavidez, or even a crack at avenging a loss to Brad Pickett if the Brit escapes unscathed at UFC 138. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC/HEAVYMMA

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UFC president Dana White says Frankie Edgar is the best boxer in MMA, but his boxing coach Mark Henry says we haven't even seen what he's capable of yet.

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I'm a lifelong Buffal Bills fan, so writing an article about the New York Jets needing to look for inspiration is only fun for me because they need inspiration. Still, the Jets are turning to Frankie Edgar to help motivate them to a win for a second time. The first was before week 11 last season, a game which the Jets won 30-27 over the Houston Texans. Now they're bringing Edgar back in ahead of tonight's Monday Night Football game against the Miami Dolphins. MMA Fighting has a quote from Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez on Frankie's words the first time around: "Perfect timing. Just talking about never giving up, being counted out, playing until the end, fighting and believing in yourself, believing in your team and the people around you. Those were the only people telling him he could win the fight. Everybody else counted him out. ... Perfect timing for Rex to bring somebody in like that and give us a little extra inspiration. So it was great for Frankie to come in." Of course, the bigger factor in the Jets chances to get the win tonight is simply that the Dolphins aren't very good.

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In 2010, the New York Jets enlisted the help of Frankie Edgar to provide a jolt for the team. This weekend, the team met with the champ again in preparation for Monday night's divisional matchup with the Miami Dolphins. Here is a pic of Frankie with Jets' coach Rex Ryan. Here is Frankie giving some gameplans to Jets QB Mark Sanchez. To top it off, the New York Football Giants watched Edgar/Maynard 3 to prepare for their home victory yesterday against the Buffalo Bills according to Dave Sholler: "The New York @giants watched Edgar-Maynard 3 last night to prepare for today's game. It paid off. Defeated Bills. @FrankieEdgar @ufc" WAR EDGAR!! submitted by MattyBlayze [link] [comment]

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Frankie Edgar's stunning and brilliant UFC 136 victory over Gray Maynard cemented Edgar's on any sensible fan's pound-for-pound rankins. It's simply a matter of where on your rankings you have him. Pound-for-pound rankings are extremely subjective and the fact that everyone seems to have their own ideas about what they actually mean makes for a lot of debate. But debate is fun and a good way to spend a Friday afternoon. With that in mind, Yahoo! Sports has released their newest P4P rankings and, despite Dana White's assertion that Edgar should now be #2, he sits at number four. Dave Doyle talks about the ranking at Yahoo!: White went on to argue, with some merit, that Edgar is small by the current standards of the lightweight division and that if you're looking at the phrase "pound-for-pound" in a strict sense, then Edgar's size has to be taken into account. But the UFC boss' words didn't make an impression with voters in the Yahoo! Sports poll, as for the third straight month, Anderson Silva and Georges St. Pierre were unanimous choices at Nos. 1 and 2, respectively. Edgar, for his part, moved up one spot to No. 4 after his win. ... That's not to say Edgar can't develop into a top-two fighter. Anyone with the moxie to survive Maynard's brutal first-round assaults in both of this year's bouts and remain champion is clearly a special breed. And if Edgar develops into a long-term champion in what is widely regarded as the company's deepest division, his stock will continue to rise. But as of Oct. 2011, the fighters ahead of him simply have stronger claims to their spots. This notion that somehow being small for a weight class factors into pound-for-pound seems to have been pulled completely out of nowhere. The concept was always much more simple when I was younger. It was a measure of overall skill and how that skill translated into success and dominance. Nothing crazy about pretending guys are the same weight and judging them or anything about being small or big for your weight. Simply how good and how successful a fighter was. Sugar Ray Robinson was an inch taller than Mike Tyson and the same height as Rocky Marciano but no one would make the case (or at least they shouldn't) that Tyson or Marciano were better pound-for-pound boxers than Robinson. Marciano also fought guys who were 10-40 pounds bigger his entire carrer, but that doesn't factor into his historical ranking. But I've clearly fallen into the trap of arguing method for ranking pound-for-pound. Edgar will have many more chances to make his case for being one of the top fighters in the world over the coming years. Regardless of if it's a bout against Gilbert Melendez (currently clocking in at #8 on the Yahoo rankings) or Dana White's desired path of having Edgar drop to 145 to face #5 Jose Aldo.

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MMAWeekly.com talked with Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker on Thursday and discussed the upcoming fight card in San Diego, along with several other topics.

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Frankie Edgar is on his way up the rankings. But not as fast as UFC boss Dana White would like.

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In a fierce battle for the top spot, Frankie Edgar returns to No. 1 at lightweight, while Chael Sonnen makes a big jump back into the rankings after fulfilling his suspension.

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Inside MMA airs on HDNet every Friday night at 9pm ET. Inside MMA Archive More segments after the jump.

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Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez will not receive an immediate UFC title shot against Frankie Edgar. Jonathan Snowden at MMA Nation says the UFC made the right call. Read his reasoning right here.

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Is Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez the most well-rounded 155-pounder in the world? And the most credible threat to Frankie Edgar's UFC gold? Tommy Myers has the answers to those burning questions right here.

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Is Gilbert Melendez the rightful challenger to Frankie Edgar's UFC lightweight throne? Thomas Myers says "yes" at MMA Nation.

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Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar successfully defended their titles on Saturday night. Here's look at who could be next for the two UFC champions.

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Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard battled it out for a third time this past weekend after two competitive clashes beforehand and will now be licking their wounds until early 2012. Though neither man was actually suspended beyond December based on the damage sustained Saturday night, each is due for a solid break from the ring making a return this year highly unlikely. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation released the list of casualties stemming from UFC 136 earlier today with Maynard receiving the lengthiest sentence at sixty days. Comparably, Edgar will be sidelined until November 23. Edgar Credits Maynard with Bringing Out the Best in Him After Early Scare No specifics were listed as far as what injuries either man actually sustained. Also featured on the list were Eric Schafer (11/8), Mike Massenzio (11/23), and Leonard Garcia (11/23). A handful of other athletes received a standard ten-day suspension for precautionary reasons. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Tweet

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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation released the suspension information for UFC 136. Main event title challenger Gray Maynard was handed the longest suspension following his knockout loss to Frankie Edgar. Maynard duplicated his first round success from the January meeting between the two men by having Edgar on the verge of being finished in the opening frame. By the fourth round it was Edgar that had established control and he landed a series of hard punches that put Maynard down and forced the stoppage. Maynard is suspended until December 8. The other suspensions of length worth noting were handed down to Frankie Edgar, Leonard Garcia and Mike Massenzio who all were given no-contact suspensions until November 23. Eric Schafer was suspended until November 8. Almost everyone else on the card was handed the standard 10 day recovery period suspension. The State's PDF document containing the info can be located here. SBN coverage of UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III

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Underdog, fluke, one hit wonder: names like these have been associated with a lot of people but most recently, with UFC lightweight champion, Frankie Edgar. Going into his third match (and third title defense) in a rubber match with Gray Maynard, many felt that history could repeat itself and Edgar may lose the belt at [...]

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After another thrilling battle between Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard, Spencer Kyte argues it's time to recognize the lighter weight classes as the most exciting in the sport.

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Chael Sonnen is known for "putting asses in the seats." Frankie Edgar is known for delivering exciting fights. Does the fan reaction to Sonnen's pro-wrestling-inspired schtick, compared to the rather ho-hum reception for Edgar, prove that spectacle has triumphed over sport? Or is it a simple matter of yin and yang? Find out here.

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Kid Nate asks why MMA fans can slight the greatness of Frankie Edgar while they go wild for the cheap stunts of Chael Sonnen. Read it at MMA Nation.

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We take you back to Houston as Frankie Edgar "answered" the call against Gray Maynard and Chael Sonnen made a "double statement."

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Why should Frankie Edgar, fresh off a UFC 136 technical knockout victory over Gray Maynard, now put his 155-pound title on the line against Gilbert Melendez? Common sense, of course. The UFC needs to strike while the iron is hot -- and "El Nino," the reigning Strikeforce lightweight champion, is the biggest threat to the Edgar era at the present time. Strikeforce has also become irrelevant, and so has pillaging their divisions of its champions. That's probably why, in the last few months, we've seen Nick Diaz, Dan Henderson and Alistair Overeem all head to Zuffa. Furthermore, UFC President Dana White has a job to do: Put on the best fights avaliable. You can easily set up Edgar vs. Melendez for Superbowl weekend and have the winner of Clay Guida vs. Ben Henderson get the next shot in summer 2012. Melendez hasn't seen the inside of a cage since a successful title defense against Japanese "Crusher," Tatsuya Kawajiri back in April. That win marked "El Nino's" fifth in a row on a record that also includes a win over Clay Guida. So why not? Melendez was in talks to fight Jorge Masvidal, who is a legitimate threat, but why derail the biggest lightweight fight you have while unifying the division titles? How about it fellow fight fans, do you agree that Gilbert Melendez deserves the next shot at Edgar? Why or why not?

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Looking back at UFC 136 with some thoughts on where Frankie Edgar belongs in the pound-for-pound rankings.

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Gray Maynard, despite his best efforts, suffered the first defeat of his career at UFC 136 on Oct. 8 in Houston, Texas. Not only that, the loss to Frankie Edgar effectively erased him from the 155-pound title picture for the foreseeable future. So where does "The Bully" go from here? MMAmania.com founder Thomas Myers wades in right here. Photo via UFC.com.

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Dana White doesn't want to hear fans say that GSP should be ranked higher than Frankie Edgar on the mythical pound-for-pound list.

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Before you boycott all future columns with my name on them, those are UFC President Dana White's words. He made that bold claim at the UFC 136 post-fight press conference last night (Oct. 8) when he was asked to break down Frankie Edgar's unbelievable comeback knockout victory over Gray Maynard at UFC 136 in Houston. He even compared him to Rocky and Arturo Gatti: "Frankie Edgar. It's funny because I grew up a boxing fan and watching Rocky movies, I love Rocky, but even when you watch Rocky you're like, 'This is such bullsh*t. Nobody would take that many punches and be able to come back and actually win a fight, it could never happen. Yeah, well. He reminds me... he's like the Arturo Gatti of MMA. I mean that's really what this kid is. I have so much respect for him and I'm going to say it here tonight and I don't care who disagrees, you're wrong and I'm right -- he's the number two pound-for-pound fighter in the world, period." In fairness to White, he was very much a prisoner of the moment, having just witnessed one of the best fights in recent memory. Edgar put in a truly gutsy performance that deserves a lot of credit. But this much? White wasn't done heaping praise just yet. In fact, there's only one reason he doesn't rank Edgar number one pound-for-pound in the world: "The only thing that keeps him from being number one is that Anderson Silva has not been beaten in the UFC since 2006 and most of that time he's been the champion. That's the only thing that keeps Frankie Edgar from being the number one pound-for-pound. If you really look at what pound-for-pound means, you cannot deny that Frankie Edgar is now number two. The guy weighs 145-pounds. He's beating people at 155-pounds. Tonight he beat a guy again who had him out of it, he was done in the first round and a guy who many people believed had his number ... he knocked him out tonight. I'm telling you, man, I've never seen any sh*t like that in my life. ... What he did tonight was amazing and he's the number two pound-for-pound fighter in the world, I don't give a sh*t was anybody else says, it's the truth." Georges St. who? According to White, the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world are as follows: 1. Anderson Silva2. Frankie Edgar3. Jon Jones Those are the three he has confirmed but again, both Jones and Edgar earned their placement in the immediate aftermath of impressive victories at UFC 135 and UFC 136, respectively. But what about Jose Aldo? Well, White really wants to see Edgar vacate the 155-pound title and move down to featherweight to battle the 145-pound king. I suppose then we would better get to gauge White's analysis. Until then, agree or disagree? Did Edgar's victory last night bump him all the way up to number two on your pound-for-pound rankings list? Sound off, Maniacs.

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If there was a moment during last night's lightweight championship bout when Frankie Edgar seemed defeated, it was gone within the blink of an eye. Late in the first round, with under a minute to go, after the champion had been dropped by a barrage of hooks, uppercuts, and knees from Gray Maynard, after the champion had begun lunging forward recklessly, desperate to close distance, he was clipped by a stiff right cross from his challenger and for the briefest second his arms dropped and he was vulnerable to anything Maynard wanted to do. But in the time it would've taken just to begin thinking Edgar was out of it, his hands were right back up and he had reset himself to finish out the round. Bolstered by an indomitable will, Edgar went into the second frame calmly and found his range, able to avoid most of Maynard's shots while peppering "The Bully" with his own. As the third round rolled through, Edgar began showcasing the quick, darting style of boxing that won him the title against B.J. Penn, dancing into range with slick head movement to land combinations and dancing out to avoid Maynard's counters. Then, in the fourth, as the two combatants jostled for control in a brief scramble, Edgar landed an uppercut that staggered Maynard. As his Maynard reeled, Edgar charged in and landed thunderous hooks that felled his opponent, then continued to pummel him until Josh Rosenthal stepped in to save Maynard from further punishment. It was the culmination of twelve rounds that have come to define Edgar as a champion, even more so than his pair of fights against Penn. Maynard notched the only defeat on Edgar's record back in 2008, a smothering decision victory long before either man had truly come into his own as a fighter. These last two fights, however, have been contests between athletes at their maximum potential and at the pinnacle of the sport. They drew a match on New Year's Day in a bout that also saw Maynard batter Edgar early on, only to have the defending champ launch an incredible comeback signified by the iconic slam in round two. Although their first match won't be appearing on any "Best Fights of All Time" lists, the past two contests have been truly epic encounters. Seeing Edgar, a natural featherweight, withstand the punishment of Maynard, who could probably compete at welterweight, then take the fight to his opponent after whole rounds on the brink of defeat reminds me of why I follow the sport. Edgar's resilience suggests he won't relinquish his title unless his opponent is prying it from his cold dead hands, and Maynard set out to do just that. It's the sort of collision we all hope to see every time we tune in. Edgar vs. Maynard has become the sort of series people will opine about for generations, a trilogy the likes of which MMA has long needed to supplement its thin history. Fans of each sport often haphazardly compare boxing and MMA, but hands down boxing can claim a richer tradition with dozens of famed series acting as pillars of the sport's pantheon. Bowe/Holyfield, Barrera/Morales, and, of course, Ali/Frazier all come to mind. MMA has no such comparable history, and to suggest so would be ludicrous. As the ongoing history is written, though, Edgar/Maynard is one hell of chapter on which to begin. SBN coverage of UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III

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At UFC Fight Night 13 back in the spring of 2008, undefeated lightweight prospect Frankie Edgar inevitably met his match inside the Octagon at the Broomfield Event Center in Broomfield, Colorado. NCAA Division I wrestler and The Ultimate Fighter season five cast member Gray Maynard manhandled the smaller Edgar, taking him down with consistency over three rounds to win a dominant unanimous decision. That loss plagued the perception that Edgar could ever attain the UFC lightweight strap over the next two years. Edgar erased those perceptions when he defeated B.J. Penn in a duology, beating the perceived best lightweight in the world at his own game in two separate bouts at UFC 112 and UFC 118. Against overwhelming odds, Edgar persevered through adversity, and we were mesmerized that this tiny lightweight from Toms River, New Jersey could win despite his physical disadvantages. Enter Gray Maynard, Edgar's nemesis from two years prior who proved that size and wrestling could defeat the lightweight champion convincingly. As expected, Maynard was the clear cut favorite, and most analysts predicted a copy of Maynard's performance at UFC Fight Night 13. Instead, Maynard used his hands to crumple Edgar in the opening round. Edgar survived, and what followed can only be described as a miraculous showing of fortitude, enough to earn himself a draw and another day as the UFC's lightweight champion. Saturday night at UFC 136, fans didn't expect a repeat performance. It had been nine months since their first encounter, and that offered plenty of time for both men to hone their skills, create different strategies, and implement other gameplans. Once Edgar and Maynard touched the gloves, any notion that this would be different went out the window. Maynard pummeled Edgar in one of the most one-sided rounds we've seen all year, reminiscent of the first round barrage Edgar took in their previous bout. This time around, Maynard was more cautious and patient, landing consistently with right hands to the chin of Edgar. Edgar absorbed a tremendous amount of punishment, running around the cage in a punch-drunk daze attempting to stop Maynard's continued onslaught. Miraculously, Edgar survived once again, and deju vu settled into our minds as we intently watched what would unfold. From the brink of defeat, Edgar returned to the center of the Octagon in the second round and outstruck Maynard while avoiding the right hand that had found its mark so easily in the opening frame. Over the next two rounds, it was an eerily similar turnaround to their first encounter. Maynard couldn't find his mark any longer, and Edgar had turned up the tempo on his footwork, circling around Maynard and popping off shots.  Dramatically, Edgar found closure to the trilogy in the fourth round, blasting Maynard with a right uppercut followed by a bevy of hard right hands to finish his nemesis off. As cliche and cheesy as it may sound, the comparisons of Frankie Edgar to the fictional Italian Stallion Rocky Balboa aren't unfounded. Edgar wasn't a brutalizing power striker who's forehead was his best defense, but he did pull off unfathomable come-from-behind victories twice in two unbelievably entertaining bouts. The Rocky series conveyed a message that it isn't over until it's over, and Edgar proved it to be true. I don't know if Frankie Edgar will be able to drop down to featherweight and beat Jose Aldo. I have no idea if he can maintain his status as one of the best lightweights in the world for years to come. He may allow his teammate Eddie Alvarez, whenever he leaves Bellator, to take the reigns in the UFC's lightweight division. Whatever the case may be and wherever Edgar goes from here, the trilogy of bouts with Gray Maynard and the incredible fortitude and determination he displayed will go down in the history of mixed martial arts as must-see bouts for generations to come. The scrappy, New Jersey-native will go down as the man who proved, like Rudy Roediger, that anything is possible.

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Sorry Matt Brown, but there's a new "Immortal" fighter in the ranks of the UFC and his name is Frankie Edgar. Find out why, despite the doubters, he could be the best lightweight fighter of all time by clicking here.

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Now that UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar has finally erased Gray Maynard from the 155-pound title picture, it's time to find "The Answer" to the biggest question following the UFC 136 pay-per-view event: Who's next? It certainly isn't Melvin Guillard. That's because the "Young Assassin" expected to shoot down the threat of Joe Lauzon with relative ease -- until his unindustrious offense earned him a one-way ticket to Tapsville via the "J-Lau" express. Jim Miller and Anthony Pettis are still working their way back into contention, Gilbert Melendez remains chained to the Strikeforce doghouse and Ben Henderson and Clay Guida have yet to settle their differences. So why not just drop to featherweight and take on 145-pound champion Jose Aldo? According to UFC President Dana White (via USA Today), it's the fight he wants to see. "I don't know [who fights him next]. Honestly? I'd like to see him move to 145 and fight Aldo. Who knows? I'm not going to make him do it. How do you make a guy who's been so dominant at that weight class -- who am I to say, you can't stay here? You beat everybody in this division, it's a tough argument to have with him ... Frankie Edgar has proven himself again and again ... I just think that Frankie's a 145-pounder walking through 155-pound guys. So when you really look at what pound-for-pound means, Frankie Edgar's pound-for-pound. He's the man." Frankie Edgar vs Jose Aldo? At first glance, it may sound like just another fantasy match-up between two dominant champions, that despite all the lip service, we know we'll never see. Yes, I'm talking to you Georges St. Pierre and Anderson Silva. Aldo still has some work to do at 145-pounds, as Chad Mendes has been patiently waiting for his crack at the crown. But if "Junior" is "Money" in his next title defense, he would almost certainly entertain the notion of challenging Edgar. He even called it his "dream fight" just last year. The lightweight division has more than enough talent to keep Edgar busy well into 2012, but after compiling wins over Jim Miller, B.J. Penn and now Gray Maynard, I don't think anyone would feel slighted to see him head south for the winter. And he's already contemplated the ten pound drop, and the trade-off between speed and size. So how about it fight fans? Is this a bout that interests you? Is Frankie Edgar fighting above his natural weight class? If so, does that make his accomplishments at 155-pounds even more impressive? Opinions, please.

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Jonathan Snowden asserts that with his UFC 136 win over Gray Maynard, Frankie Edgar punched his ticket to immortality. Read it at MMA Nation.

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Reigning Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar, who avenged his sole career defeat by knocking out Gray Maynard at UFC 136, looks back on the match-up and discusses what may lie ahead in his fighting future. Edgar feels there are plenty of tough opponents for him at 155, but says a title unification bout with Strikeforce Champion Gilbert Melendez seems "sexier."

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Dana White spoke to the press following Frankie Edgar's monumental comeback KO victory over Gray Maynard. He complimented the lightweight champion for his performance, and says that he thinks Edgar is the No. 2 pound-for-pound fighter in the sport: "If you really look at what pound-for-pound means, you cannot deny that Frankie Edgar is Number 2. The guy weighs 145 pounds and he's beating guys at 155 pounds. He beat a guy who had him out of it. A guy who many believed had his number. He knocked him out tonight... He's an amazing human being. He's an incredible athlete, and he's got a heart the size of this room." The UFC president also says that he still wants Edgar to make the drop to featherweight, and face the current champion and fellow UFC 136 winner, Jose Aldo: "Honestly, I'd like to see him move to 145 and fight Aldo" "Did you see the size difference between those two tonight? I've been telling him for a long time he should fight at 145. I'm not his dad or trainer. That's his decision. He's a grown man and knows what he's doing." "All these other guys that he fights are so much bigger than him. I think that fighting out of your weight class isn't healthy. I don't think it's healthy long-term. I don't think that guys that fight a weight class above them and take damage can have the longevity that other fighters can have. I think when you fight with guys that are your own size, you don't take the punishment that you take when you fight bigger guys. The weight classes are there for a reason." Aldo is likely set to face Chad Mendes next, and with Melendez in the works to join the stacked UFC lightweight shark tank, Edgar isn't likely to run out of challengers at 155 anytime soon. He has already proven that he is the best lightweight in the world, so it is very tough to say that he should change things up and leave the division. Although that being said, I don't think the fans would mind seeing Edgar take on the Strikeforce champ in Melendez, then try to challenge for the featherweight title regardless of the outcome.

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After a full trilogy of fights, we've finally got some closure. And it sure as hell didn't come easy for the defending UFC lightweight champion, Frankie Edgar, as he once again had to overcome a horrible first round against "The Bully," Gray Maynard in the main event of UFC 136 last night (October 8, 2011). This time, not only did Edgar bounce back from nearly being finished, he came back and stopped "The Bully" for the first time in his professional career with a fourth round technical knockout victory. So how did the undersized lightweight champ pull it off? And who's on the horizon as the next challenger to the throne? We've got the answers inside. Things did not start well for Frankie Edgar. After a relatively even first two minutes, Gray Maynard was still testing the waters with a pawing jab, trying to find his range and keep "The Answer" at bay.  Maynard finally got his opening when Edgar unwisely began circling to his left, which is directly into Maynard's power. Maynard stepped in with a beautiful looping uppercut that Edgar never saw coming. It was a strike he must have been working on in his time off because he did not throw it in either of their previous meetings. It also caught Edgar as he was winding up to charge in for a strike of his own so the surprise factor may have increased the staggering effect of the powerful blow to the chin. For the next two minutes and 40 seconds, Frankie Edgar was in complete survival mode, just like their rematch this past July, but Maynard was much more composed, picking his spots and blasting Edgar repeatedly when he saw an opening, and there were many of them. Edgar's footwork and head movement go completely out the window when he's hurt. Perhaps the most damaging blow of them all was another attack Edgar couldn't possibly expect, the flying double knee. It was another attack Gray Maynard had never thrown in a previous bout.  Edgar, still woozy, throws a lazy jab and absolutely eats a face full of Maynard's knee. He wisely latches onto one of "The Bully's" legs with a takedown attempt to help himself clear out the cobwebs. You always hear about the "fight of flight" response, well Frankie Edgar has no idea what it means to flee from battle. Despite getting pounded repeatedly in the latter half of the first round, he never cowered, never turned away, never even winced and never once despaired.  It was an ugly sight when Edgar went back to his corner, but he came out in the second round and went right back to work. Gray Maynard? He decided to sit back on his laurels and do absolutely nothing. Maynard came out for the second round in a wrestler's stance, barely ever throwing a strike and by doing so, he allowed Edgar to find his rhythm. The pawing jab that was helping keep Edgar at bay and allowing him to find his range had completely disappeared. Instead, he was loading up with the right hand and trying to occasionally throw it with power. By the third round, Edgar had completely taken control of the fight. Maynard's footwork was atrocious and he was chasing the champion around the cage instead of cutting him off. Edgar was dancing circles around him and attacking without getting hit back.  Edgar's confidence was soaring as the fourth round began and he opened it with a big right hand, his most powerful of the fight, that connected solid. He also began landing some thudding leg kicks which staggered the challenger.  After stuffing the Maynard's second takedown attempt of the round, Edgar landed a crisp short right uppercut that hurt the Xtreme Couture product. Maynard stumbled and Edgar exploded forward for the kill. After initially landing a nice short right hand on his staggering opponent, notice how much of his body he puts into that right hook that connects with the side of Maynard's head. Maynard is all but finished after that right hook connects. Who says the little guy doesn't have power? Once Maynard dropped face-first, Edgar swarmed him with repeated huge left hands from above until referee Josh Rosenthal had seen enough and put a stop to the bout. For Gray Maynard, he once again let a golden opportunity slip through his fingers. Not only could he not secure a finish when he had Edgar hurt for over half of the first round, but he came out so passively in the second that he allowed Edgar to get back into the fight and even take control. He completely abandoned what had worked so well in the first round and went back to trying to land his big power punches instead of working the left jab and mixing things up. It's likely going to be a long time before "The Bully" ever sniffs a title shot again due to the fact that the lightweight division is absolutely loaded right now. A bout with recently defeated contenders Jim Miller or Melvin Guillard would be interesting. If not, don't be surprised to see Maynard step in against the loser of the upcoming bout between Ben Henderson and Clay Guida.  For Frankie Edgar, what a comeback. He probably gave his family back home yet another heart attack in that first round, but maybe that's what it takes to get him to wake up and get into the fight. Edgar is absolutely fearless, even in the face of adversity. Once he found his groove with about a minute left in the second round, Maynard never had a chance and major props to him for going for the finish when he had his opponent hurt. He answered a lot of his critics last night. Edgar has two options right now. He can either face the winner of the upcoming match between top contenders Clay Guida and Ben Henderson at the UFC on FOX event, or he can take on Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez, who's heavily rumored to be transitioning over to the UFC any day now. Either way, fans can likely expect another incredible performance from one of the gutsiest fighters in MMA history. So what did you think, Maniacs? Did Edgar "answer" all your questions last night? Has his trilogy with Maynard finally been put to rest despite the 1-1-1 record between them? Who do you think should fight for the title next? Sound off! For complete UFC 136 results, including blow-by-blow, fight-by-fight coverage of the entire pay-per-view (PPV) event as well as immediate post-fight reaction click here, here and here. All gifs by Zombie Prophet via IronForgesIron.com.    

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“No matter how down you are in a fight you’re never out”Once again Frankie Edgar proved that, for the second time in ten months the lightweight champ put on an Oscar-winning performance en route to keeping his belt.Edgar met Gray Maynard for the third time Saturday night with his back against the wall. After two meetings Edgar had failed to leave with a victory so far.The sold-out crowd at the Toyota Center in Houston were greeted with an event of the year nomination capped off with the ninth round and beyond of the Edgar-Maynard saga.Deja-Vu struck from the get-go with Edgar implementing his strategy to stick and move using his speed, agility and footwork to keep the challenger off guard.But just as their New Year’s Day meeting went “The Bully” staggered the Jersey Shore native with an uppercut and stalked him with his striking trying to put him away but somehow Edgar made it through the round.Just like UFC 125, Edgar had a few moments to gather himself in his corner before dusting off the cobwebs and getting back to action.Throughout the next two rounds Edgar found his rhythm and was doing what he did best against the much slower Maynard.Edgar made sure that this time there would be no controversy about his title, with a little over a minute on the clock in the fourth Frankie dazed him with an uppercut before going in for the kill and getting the stoppage.Before tonight, Maynard had the longest winning streak in the history of the UFC lightweight division.Now that the championship isn’t in limbo anymore we can finally clear up the logjam at the top of the 155-pound division. Minutes after Edgar provided “The Answer” to the game of Gray Maynard discussions erupted between keyboard warriors about where Edgar ranks as one of the all-time greats at 155-lbs.Widely considered to be the most talent-stacked division in mixed martial arts, the lightweight division has produced some of the most thrilling bouts in the sports short history.So is Frankie Edgar the best lightweight we have ever seen? No, not yet.If we look up and down the UFC roster there are plenty of talented combatants who stylistically could poke holes in the game of the reigning champ.With word that Strikeforce lightweight champ Gilbert Melendez Is working on a deal with the UFC as well as Clay Guida and Ben Henderson looking to make a statement in November the lightweight division is wide open.It’s no secret that Frankie is a natural featherweight but with his frenetic pace and a well-rounded game he is able to play with the big boys.The next few years will determine where he ranks as one of the best we’ve seen in the lighter weight classes once he faces the cream of the crop in challengers. Poll Who is the best lightweight we have seen thus far in MMA? Frankie Edgar BJ Penn Takanori Gomi Jens Pulver Other (Comment below)   1 votes | Results

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UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar says Gray Maynard brought out the best in him, now he's ready for the UFC to bring on Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez.

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Dana White, after Frankie Edgar defeated Gray Maynard at UFC 136, declared his lightweight champ the No. 2 pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Do you agree?

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MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani caught up with Frankie Edgar, Chael Sonnen, Joe Lauzon, Anthony Pettis, Demian Maia and Nam Phan to talk about their fights at UFC 136.

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Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar's dramatic fourth-round knockout victory over Gray Maynard not only assured he would leave Houston with the belt still wrapped firmly around his waist, but it also cemented his place as the number two pound-for-pound fighter in the world.At least, that's according to UFC President Dana White. Speaking at the UFC 136 Post-Fight Press Conference, White bestowed the honor upon Edgar, insisting the New Jersey native ranks only below Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva on the

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After a stirring win over Gray Maynard, Frankie Edgar is staking his claim near the top of the pound-for-pound list.

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In case you missed it, here's ESPN's brief highlight video of the UFC 136 main event bout between lightweight champion, Frankie Edgar, and Gray Maynard. Here's the entire play-by-play from our live blog of the event: UFC Lightweight Championship - Frankie Edgar (c) vs. Gray Maynard - Round 1 - Nice quick combination by Edgar. Edgar charges in after a combination and locks up Maynard against the cage but they separate. Maynard with a huge uppercut and Edgar is rocked. Maynard tries to follow up and lands a knee. A few more punches just miss. Maynard with another few huge punches and Edgar is hurt again. Edgar with a jab out of nowhere. Flying knee now and Edgar is rocked. This is the first fight all over again but without Maynard's wasted energy. 10-8 round for Maynard. Round 2 - Edgar looking steady on his feet again. Edgar's speed is taking the round over a bit here. Edgar almost scores a takedown but Maynard keeps it standing. Two punches land for Edgar and he continues to avoid the strikes of Maynard. Nice combo by Edgar. Close round. 10-9 Edgar. Round 3 - It's round two all over as Edgar is using speed to get in and out while Maynard chases. Maynard is having trouble really getting anything off. There's not a ton of action to call here. Edgar won the round. 10-9 Edgar makes it 28-28. Round 4 - Right hand misses for Maynard. Right hand by Edgar. Maynard drops for a takedown and can't get it so he settles for a knee to the body. Right hand by Edgar and Maynard is backing up. Right hand by Gray on the counter lands hard. Leg kicks by Edgar are landing. Maynard tries a single leg and can't get it. Right hand by Edgar, Maynard is hurt badly! Another big shot and Maynard is down! Edgar following up with a flurry of punches and the referee has stop it! Frankie Edgar wins by TKO (punches), round 4.

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Nam Phan, Leonard Garcia, Frankie Edgar, and Joe Lauzon each received $75,000 fight bonuses following UFC 136 Saturday night in Houston.

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Frankie Edgar held onto his lightweight title and finished Gray Maynard at UFC 136. Read here to find out how the champ retained the belt and prevented a repeat draw of UFC 126.

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In a thrilling performance that will likely come to define his reign atop the 155-pound division, Frankie Edgar survived another harrowing first round, roared back from behind and put away his previously unbeaten challenger.

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After another phenomenal fight, "The Answer" remains the UFC lightweight champion with a fourth round TKO win.

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Frankie Edgar finally had “The Answer” to Gray Maynard on Saturday night, as Edgar retained the UFC lightweight title with a fourth-round TKO of “The Bully” in the main event of UFC 136 in Houston, Texas. Like their second fight that ended in a draw in January, Edgar was nearly finished in a first-round onslaught by the challenger Maynard, but narrowly survive. After regaining his composure in the second, Edgar attacked with more combinations and leg kicks in the third and hurt Maynard following a takedown attempt in the fourth. Edgar chased Maynard down near the fence and dropped him with a right before forcing the referee to step in after a barrage of unanswered punches on the ground. MMAFrenzy.com’s play-by-play of Edgar vs. Maynard is below: Round 1 – Maynard comes out in a low stance as he meets Edgar in the center of the Octagon. Edgar lunges with jabs, but they don’t connect. Maynard kicks and Edgar nearly grabs it. Edgar lands with a punch close then circles away. Edgar rushes for a takedown, but he can’t get him down and they return to their feet. Maynard misses with a high kick, but rocks Edgar with an uppercut. Maynard lands another uppercut followed by a big knee. Edgar is wobbled, but avoids a follow-up. Edgard hasn’t recovered yet and Maynard hunts for a finish with several combos that hurt Edgar again, but the champion survives another barrage that looks to break his now. MMAFrenzy.com scores the first for Maynard 10-8. Round 2 – Edgar looks mostly recovered from the first as he comes out on the attack to start the second. Maynard patiently looking for an opening, but Edgar connects with a good left. Edgar avoids a lunging punch from Maynard and counters with another of his own. Both fighters connect with solid punches as they look for openings. Edgar stays more active as he circles, but Maynard shrugs off another takedown. Edgar lands another good combination and avoids Maynard’s attack in the final seconds. MMAFrenzy scores the second for Edgar 10-9 to make the fight 19-18 Maynard. Round 3 – Edgar and Maynard avoid most of the punches and kicks to start the second. Edgar ducking Maynard’s jab and avoids an uppercut like the one that put him down in the first. Edgar works the jab and fires leg kicks. Edgar controls the pace as Maynard has settled in too much and struggles to find his target. Edgar with several more good combinations as he avoids Maynard’s power punches. Edgar dives in again with another combo and avoids the counter leg kick before the bell. MMAFrenzy has the third for Edgar 10-9 evening the fight at 28-28. Round 4 – Edgar lands another combo to start the fourth. Maynard’s warned for poking Edgar’s eye but they fight on. Edgar tags Maynard with another combo then shrugs off a takedown. Edgar rushes in with combos that land, but Maynard counters with a pair of hard rights. Edgar mixes in more leg kicks and continues to connect with punches in close. Edgar goes for a takedown and Maynard sprawls, but Edgar hurts him with a combo, drops him with a right, and finishes him with punches on the ground. Frankie Edgar (c) def. Gray Maynard via TKO (punches) – Round 4, 3:54 Pictured: Frankie Edgar

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Frankie Edgar is your new hero, and unfortunately you probably didn't even know until tonight. Judging from Frankie Edgar's last TKO (over four years ago), you assumed that he was just a tiny little guy that squeaked out decisions and continued to improve his ridiculous winning streak. Well, for those people -- how silly do you feel now? Edgar becomes the only human being on the face of the earth to ever stop Gray Maynard in an MMA bout. Well, that's if you disregard Nate Diaz's gully choke over The Bully in The Ultimate Fighter Season Five. It's ashame those matches don't count because Nate Diaz would have derailed the Maynard Frate Trane back in 2007. However, I think we should all take off our hats to Frankie Edgar for shutting up a large portion of people on The Underground and the Sherdog forums. If you don't have a hat, just pretend like you have one and then take it off. Your friends may think you're peeling out imaginary hair from your head, but you know what's going down -- and that's all that matters. Tonight, Frankie Edgar weathered through a hurricane -- but can he make it through an El Nino? Now excuse my while I dust my shoulders off, because that's probably the smoothest ending to any UFC 136 article that will be composed this weekend.

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Gray Maynard outwrestled Frankie Edgar the first time the met. The second bout saw Maynard dominate the first round with powerful strikes before a great comeback by Edgar in a bout that ended up a draw. At UFC 136 the two men met in a third fight with the winner walking away with the UFC lightweight championship. The fight started off almost exactly like the first round of their previous meeting. Maynard landed some big punches that dropped Edgar and seemed to have him on the verge of being stopped multiple times. Maynard was unable to close the deal and Edgar managed to battle back over the next few rounds. Edgar came back with speed and never really let Maynard get on track after the first round. Maynard couldn't ever really get his offense back on track as the fight wore on. In the fourth round Edgar managed to land a series of right hands that rocked and eventually dropped Maynard. Edgar flurried with left hands on the ground and forced the stoppage. Maynard appeared to be attempting to protest the stoppage but it was completely justified as he was badly hurt and not defending. Frankie Edgar now holds the win he wanted over Gray Maynard and can move forward with his career.

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Frankie Edgar and Jose Aldo both retained their titles in the headline bouts on a memorable night in Houston.

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Frankie Edgar retained his lightweight title at UFC 136 with a comeback performance against Gray Maynard that had more than a little echo of their UFC...

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Frankie Edgar, Joe Lauzon, Nam Phan and Leonard Garcia were the bonus winners at UFC 136.Each received a cheque for $75,000 in addition to their purses...

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Top ranked lightweight Gilbert Melendez is making his statement clear. He wants to face the winner of Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard after UFC 136 concludes.

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Gray Maynard has Frankie Edgar's number? Au contraire, say MMAjunkie.com's readers in the results of this week's MMAjunkie.com/"Inside MMA" poll, which were revealed on Friday's new episode of HDNet's weekly MMA news show. Predictions on the outcome of UFC 136's headliner between lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and challenger Gray Maynard showed faith in the belt staying put.

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HeavyMMA takes you behind the scenes with Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard in this exclusive photo gallery series.

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Gray Maynard says talking about his fight with Frankie Edgar and visualizing how it will play out helps with his motivation.

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"Before January first, it was kind of just get past it. Then the draw happened and I've just been motivated and it's all I care about. I'm pumped to get in there in a couple nights. He's a good guy, everyone will tell you that he is a nice guy, " he insisted. I'm more angry at the draw. And how did I allow that to happen. I'm pumped to have it again. And to prove to everybody that I can beat him. It's always on me. Judges judge. That's what they call. But for me, I have to make it happen. I have to take that bull by the horns to prove that I'm the man that deserves the belt." The man who has been number one contender to the lightweight title since 'Nam, Gray Maynard, tells media (via MMA Nation) he's still angry that he allowed his fight against Frankie Edgar at UFC 125 back on Jan. 1 to go to a draw. Nostradumbass thinks that emotion will cost him come tomorrow night (Oct. 8) in Houston, Texas, at UFC 136. Do you?

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HOUSTON - Gray Maynard doesn't have a problem with Frankie Edgar. But Maynard does have a big problem with the outcome of their most recent fight, which resulted in a draw and Edgar keeping his UFC lightweight title. A man of few words, Maynard said Saturday's UFC 136 headliner is his chance to right that wrong.

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Megan Olivi catches up with Gray Maynard to discuss his title fight with Frankie Edgar on Saturday night.

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MMA Nation's Matthew Roth talks to Gray Maynard about UFC 136, the injuries that delayed the rematch and why he'll beat Frankie Edgar.

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Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard, as well as the rest of the UFC 136 fight card cast, weigh in Friday afternoon at 5 p.m. ET at the Toyota Center in Houston.

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We've got your exclusive image gallery from today's UFC 136 open workouts in Houston. Check out Frankie Edgar, Gray Maynard, Chael Sonnen and the rest as they go through their paces and prepare for...

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UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar has been eating, sleeping and thinking about nothing but Gray Maynard for almost a year now and he's sick of it.

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Filed under: UFC, MMA Fighting Exclusive, News, VideosHOUSTON -- MMA Fighting spoke to Gray Maynard on Thursday about his UFC 136 fight against Frankie Edgar, his new hairstyle, his demeanor going into this third fight and whether he thinks he has Edgar's number.  Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

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Top Lightweight contender Gray "The Bully" Maynard, who will rematch division Champion Frankie Edgar for the 155-pound strap on Saturday, discusses his opponent, as well as his disappointment in fighting to a draw in their previous bout. Maynard insists that anything less than having the title around his waist is unacceptable and says that he'll be looking for a decisive victory this time around.

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Frankie Edgar meets Gray Maynard for the third time on Saturday night at UFC 136. He's ready to put Maynard behind him, and in emphatic fashion.

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Gray Maynard breaks down his first title fight against Frankie Edgar, when he felt he was robbed.

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The Ultimate Fighter 13 winner Court McGee shared his predictions for this weekend's UFC 136 event. McGee refused to discuss the main event bout between Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard, stating that both fighters are his good friends. Still, Court McGee gave the deserved credit to Frankie Edgar and his ability to compensate on his size disadvantage comparing to other Lightweights.

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The irony of Frankie Edgar's second bout with Gray Maynard is that it took place at UFC 125, a card entitled 'Resolution' by ZUFFA. However, nothing was resolved. It was like UFC 125 never happened. Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard II ended in a draw. One judge scored it definitively for Gray Maynard, the other slightly gave it to Frankie Edgar and the third obviously had a life-long problem with making and handling responsible decisions in his/her life. Technically, if you're a judge then you must come to a decision -- that's sort of why you're called a judge. You can't just throw your hands up and say 'Oh, I don't know. That was too crazy for me to effectively do my job.' Let's take for example the Casey Anthony trial. What would happen if the judge said, 'Screw it, I'm ruling this trial a draw?' That's a rhetorical question that doesn't have a set answer, but you can try to invent one. Sort of like this video of people debating who actually won the fight between Gray Maynard vs. Frankie Edgar. Personally, I believed Gray ran away with the fight, especially after scoring a 10-8 in the first round -- if not a 10-7 round.

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The full UFC 136 ‘Edgar vs. Maynard 3′ pre-fight press conference can be seen above. Frankie Edgar, Gray Maynard, Jose Aldo, Kenny Florian, Chael Sonnen and Brian Stann were in attendance.

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Bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz was mostly ignored this weekend. Will Frankie Edgar and Jose Aldo share his fate? Kid Nate asks "Why don't UFC fans love the little guys?" at MMA Nation.

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Frankie Edgar. Jose Aldo. Dominick Cruz. These are some of the best fighters we have in the UFC today. So why aren't the small guys getting the respect they deserve? One possible explanation right here.

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Just one week out from a big event featuring two title fights, The Ultimate Fighting Championship will be holding a media conference call to build up next Saturday's (October 8, 2011) UFC 136: "Edgar vs. Maynard 3" event today, (September 30, 2011). Scheduled to attend will be  the six headlining fighters of the evening: Frankie Edgar, Gray Maynard, Jose Aldo, Kenny Florian, Brian Stann and Chael Sonnen. Yup, that Chael Sonnen. Frankie Edgar is the current UFC lightweight champion, having twice defeated B.J. Penn in 2010 to win and defend the belt before earning a draw against Maynard earlier this year in one of 2011's most exciting fights. On the opposite side of the podium will be the challenger to his title, Gray Maynard, the only man to defeat Edgar and the man who was literally inches away from earning a first round knockout to take the title at UFC 125 before "The Answer" responded. Brazilian Jose Aldo is the current UFC featherweight champion, having previously defended his title earlier this year at UFC 129 against Mark Hominick in a bout that won "Fight of the Night" honors. His challenger, veteran of The Ultimate Fighters season one, Kenny Florian, will be competing in his fourth weight class and will be fighting in his third overall title shot in his career. This is perhaps the last opportunity at UFC gold that he will ever get. Brian Stann was a decorated soldier in the Middle East and has quickly become a contender since dropping down to the UFC's middleweight division after back-to-back knockouts of Chris Leben and Jorge Santiago. His opponent, Chael Sonnen, has made waves for his brash talking style, his insults of everything Anderson Silva and the fact that he was a minute away from the UFC middleweight title before succumbing to a triangle choke. We'll have complete updates of the UFC 136 media conference call after the jump. Brian Hemminger here. The conference call is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET.

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Charlie Brenneman is coming off the biggest win of his career with his win over Rick Story at UFC on Versus 4, but now he has to take on the arguably the biggest welterweight in the UFC, Anthony Johnson. Brenneman did an interview with MMA Nation's Luke Thomas at the UFC on Versus 6 open workouts, and they discussed a variety of topics. Does Brenneman think he can stand with Johnson? Is the Brenneman takedown the key to the fight? Why the heck is he sponsored by Sheetz? You can get the answers to those questions and much more in the video below. Luke: Talk to me, strategically,  how is it wrestling a guy who is gonna have, on fight day, a pretty sizeable advantage (in weight)? Brenneman: You know, it's definitely the elephant in the room, everyone knows that is it. You know, I look at a fighter like Frankie Edgar, who is smaller than every single fighter he fights, and it's the same basic principle that we learn in striking class. It's just keep moving, left, right, up, down, keep your feet moving, don't let him get planted. Because the second I stand in front of him and we, you know, shot for shot, it's probably not gonna be a good thing on my part.

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Gray Maynard wants to let out all his pent-up frustration and show the world he’s better than Frankie Edgar.

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