Comments on: Frankie Edgar talks cutting weight, staying at 155 lbs.

By: THORAZINE

THORAZINE — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:29:43 +0000

#6Revjames13, I see what your saying as “kind of be a domotion for him”… but I also think it could bring a lot of positive attention to him and the WEC. I think if Edgar makes the move to the WEC, he could get 1 fight (like Pulver) and if he wins, he could move on to a championship bout. ZUFFA owns both companies so it’s not really like he would have to prove himself all over again. Wins at 155 in the UFC especially over Tyson Griffin who beat Faber, should be enough proof Edgar deserves a title shot at 145lbs in the UFC. Afterall the more Edgar fights, the more chance he could lose and the less chance a $$$ money maker WEC championship bout will happen. White is about $$$ and putting on exciting fights!

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By: Revjames13

Revjames13 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:09:03 +0000

Edgar would be a great match up for Faber, but it would kind of be a demotion for him to go from the UFC to the WEC. It’s a great home for Faber because he’s their poster boy and a natural 145. Edgar could make the weight, but it would be an absolute must win for him, because he’s done a lot of legwork at 155 in the UFC, where he was one fight from a possible title shot.

If he beats Franca he’s right back in the mix, if not, a big push for a shot at Faber isn’t that bad an idea, he would just have to start over and get a couple of wins there before he could make a good case for himself.

If he wins the Franca fight (or even if he loses a close decision) I’d like to see him fight Nate Diaz.

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By: THORAZINE

THORAZINE — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:53:47 +0000

I have to disagree with #2 Daniel, a great fighter can be competitive in 2 adjacent weight classes but has an optimal fighting weight class. In a pure standup war, size may not make as much difference, but on the ground it makes a lot of difference, i speak from experience as a former wrestler. Edgar got man handled by Maynard and the strength and size difference was obvious, 145 lbs would be best suited for him, unless he does gain some muscle… I think a fight between Faber n’ Edgar would gain much attention

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By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:43:00 +0000

I’d like to see Edgar/Faber… but to be honest I wanna see any “game” opponent and Faber because Faber isn’t being given a whole lotta competition lately (other than the Pulver fight, but honestly… that fight just showed how great Faber is but also really how big Pulver’s heart is, Pulver is the definition of never give up).

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By: Levi M

Levi M — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:14:20 +0000

He got taken down…with all the size and strength that you say Grey had, you would think he would have caused some sort of damage! All it did was frustrate Edgar, not damage him. Maynard did enough to win the fight, nice wrestling match to Maynard!

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By: Daniel

Daniel — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:19:11 +0000

Maybe he lost his fight against Maynard because Gray fought better than he is.

Weight (when discussing the differences of two adjacent weightclasses) is such a ridiculously small difference compared to all the work fighters put into technique, gameplan, and preparation and you guys may think it’s nice to say “oh he’s just too small for his weight class” to offer a third party excuse as to why someone lost a fight but you’re just insulting the winner of the fight.

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By: Noah

Noah — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:41:40 +0000

I don’t know if I would liken the last two rounds of the fight to Edgar getting tossed around like a ragdoll. It was a competitive fight, albeit not an excellent one IMO, but I do agree that size was absolutely the factor that cost him the fight.

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