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skelliher

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02.22.2011 | 4:04 AM ET

Check out the blog this morning for an exclusive interview with UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar, as he discusses his epic battle with Gray Maynard, game planning for their upcoming rematch, and whether or not 145lbs lies in his future.

"When a game cannot be won, change the game."

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Fighter Details

Given Name: Frank James Edgar
Pro MMA Record: 24-11-1 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Nickname: The Answer
Current Streak: 3 Losses
Age: 1981-10-16 | Date of Birth: 1981.10.16
Last Fight: November 12, 2022 in UFC
Weight Class: Bantamweight | Last Weigh-In: 135.6 lbs
Affiliation: Ricardo Almeida Jiu Jitsu
Height: 5'6" (168cm) | Reach: 68.0" (173cm)
Career Disclosed Earnings: $2,191,000 USD
Born: Toms River, New Jersey, United States
Fighting out of: Toms River, New Jersey
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SoccerKick

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02.22.2011 | 4:11 AM ET

Great interview...I was not looking forward to 125 at all, but as my unheathly addicition dictates I bought the card regardless and was on the edge of my seat during the entire main event that I thought was going to be a boring fight...This fight made me stop judging fights on paper if they'll be boring or not, because we never know whats actually gonna happen once the cage door shuts! I'm now really excited for the 3rd fight between Gray and Edgar!

"I'm too old to be run by the fears of dumb people "

thiagosilva9794

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02.22.2011 | 4:27 AM ET

@soccerkick I completly agree I thought it was going to be a complete yawnfest but it was absolutley unreal I thought the whole card was great :)

"I really feel like I'm the most dangerous guy out there" BJ Penn........... UFC on Fox 2 event winner :)

bklettke

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02.22.2011 | 4:45 AM ET

Yeah the entire 125 card was awesome and turned out to better than we all expected - which is typically the way most fight cards seem to work, the lesser profile fights and boring stylistic match ups end up being a bombshell of a PPV. I'm jacked for the 3rd fight, i think these two are both going to bring it and try to prove they are #1 for real.

bklettke

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02.22.2011 | 4:51 AM ET

I hate to be the guy who's obsesses over words, but i take not of small things. Note how when Frankie talks about 145 he states multiple times that "i will" be giving this up and "i will" be gaining this. I hate foreshadow anything, but at the same time he's talking like he knows he'll be there someday rather than saying words like "i would". I think if Frankie loses this fight to Gray, which i don't think he will, he moves to 145 sooner rather than later.....

thiagosilva9794

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02.22.2011 | 5:01 AM ET

but then again the 3rd fight could be the yawnfest we were all expecting first..... Its better to not expect too much for a fight or too little.... :-]

"I really feel like I'm the most dangerous guy out there" BJ Penn........... UFC on Fox 2 event winner :)

SoccerKick

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02.22.2011 | 5:29 AM ET

@thiago now that wouldn't surprise me at all!

"I'm too old to be run by the fears of dumb people "

thiagosilva9794

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02.22.2011 | 5:45 AM ET

Ya but then again could be another Barnburner you just never know with mma...

"I really feel like I'm the most dangerous guy out there" BJ Penn........... UFC on Fox 2 event winner :)

jeremy

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02.22.2011 | 5:53 AM ET

If you think about it, Frankie has been one of the most consistently exciting fighters in MMA since entering the UFC. The first BJ fight was a little slow, and the fight against Sherk was a little slow as well. Every other one was fun to watch from my recollection, including both Maynard fights, so there's every reason to think this will be another entertaining affair.

"Damn right I like the life I live / Cause I went from negative to positive."

skelliher

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02.22.2011 | 6:09 AM ET

I remember Edgar's first fight in the UFC against Tyson Griffin. At the time of the fight, I thought it was the best fight I had ever seen. He almost always brings it.

"When a game cannot be won, change the game."

zerohours

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02.22.2011 | 6:12 AM ET

I was never a huge Edgar fight befor 125. After watching Maynard lay a savage beating on him in the first, then seeing Frankie come back and display his warrior spirit and heart of a champion I was sooo impressed. I still don't think he needs to move to 145, he is soo great at 125, even if maynard puts him away in their 3rd fight, both are great top lws and after seeing their first 2 fights I wouldnt mind watching them fight 3 more times as I could see them going either way each time.

"Even though my spanish is rusty, yo my English is Olde, 40 down, grab yourself an ice cold Colt 45 feelin alive drunk as **** in the daylight ready to die"

bklettke

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02.22.2011 | 6:13 AM ET

UFC 67, that fight was amazing - i remember i bought the DVD and watched it in Kuwait, i was astonished at those two guys at the time. I thought the fight with Sherk was actually pretty damn good. I can't wait for this fight!

thiagosilva9794

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02.22.2011 | 7:38 AM ET

Well thats because Tyson was in it! ha

"I really feel like I'm the most dangerous guy out there" BJ Penn........... UFC on Fox 2 event winner :)

LynxGuy

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02.23.2011 | 9:01 AM ET

It's awesome to see Frankie focusing on a lot of the good that he did in his fights with Maynard rather than just dwelling on what he did wrong and what not to do in their next fight. He got caught in the first round and it messed him up pretty bad for that round, but he really came back strong when I thought he was close to being finished. Frankie's an amazing fighter and seems to have a very smart camp. He's got what it takes to beat Maynard and I fully believe he's going to do it in this next fight.
I like that Frankie's got the option of dropping to featherweight, but he's been incredible at lightweight and I'm enjoying watching him cement his own legacy in a division that people claimed he was too small for. A little Fedor-esque.

Another great interview.

"Don't be scared, homie." - Nick Diaz

zerohours

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02.23.2011 | 3:17 PM ET

I am alot more torn during this one then their last fight. Last time I expected Maynard to dominate Edgar and after the first round I was even more sure. After Edgars incredabile display of heart in the last 4 rounds, I really don't know how their next meetings is going to turn out.

"Even though my spanish is rusty, yo my English is Olde, 40 down, grab yourself an ice cold Colt 45 feelin alive drunk as **** in the daylight ready to die"

GutturalReef

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02.24.2011 | 9:36 AM ET

Edgar vs. Garcia @ 145; would be a sick fight, if Edgar would stand with Garcia!!!!

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TacomaTerror

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02.24.2011 | 10:56 AM ET

Garcia is trash. He got beat by Nam, and the judges ****** up bigtime. I'd much rather see Edgar vs Nam because all Garcia does is throw bombs and miss. He would gas in the first round and Edgar would knock him out.

" ."All praise is to Allah, I'll fight any man, any animal, if Jesus were here I'd fight him too." "

Kokid951

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02.24.2011 | 10:59 AM ET

yea i agree with TT garcia just makes mma look like a ****** street fight id also rather see nam vs edgar

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SoccerKick

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02.24.2011 | 11:04 AM ET

Garcia has his place in the UFC...most casual fans want to see guys throwing leather and with Garcia there are going to be some great exchanges...Edgar is too talented for him and would have his way anywhere he wanted to take the fight.

"I'm too old to be run by the fears of dumb people "

TacomaTerror

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02.24.2011 | 11:05 AM ET

I would not go that far, just saying Edgar would get destroyed by top competition because he only has one thing he does. Moves forwards and throws hooks.

Rampage used to do this in pride but he had insane power. Garcia does not.

" ."All praise is to Allah, I'll fight any man, any animal, if Jesus were here I'd fight him too." "

TacomaTerror

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02.24.2011 | 11:19 AM ET

Garcia* would get destroyed LOL

" ."All praise is to Allah, I'll fight any man, any animal, if Jesus were here I'd fight him too." "

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