Frankie Edgar pranked for public’s enjoyment
With the weight of stress from the ongoing epic involving whether or not Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit will face off again later this year the time couldn’t have been better for a humorous look at one of MMA’s brightest stars, Frankie Edgar. Edgar was recently an unknowing guest on Yahoo Sports’ Blindsided, a prank-based show focused on catching athletes off their guard. With the assistance of... [Read More...]
Frankie Edgar to defend UFC lightweight title against Ben Henderson in Japan
After spending 2011 fighting Gray Maynard, UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar will challenge a new foe to start 2012 by the name of Ben Henderson, fresh off an outstanding performance in a lightweight eliminator fight against Clay Guida at UFC on FOX 1. The bout is set to go down in February when the UFC returns to Japan for the first time since 2000. UFC president Dana White confirmed the bout during... [Read More...]
Frankie Edgar becoming good luck charm for New York Jets
Frankie Edgar has given two motivational speeches to the New York Jets, and both times the Jets have claimed victory. The latest example came Monday night where, facing a much-needed win over divisional rival Miami, New York brought in the UFC lightweight champion to give them a pep talk before the game. The Jets went out and claimed a convincing 24-6 victory improving to 3-3 on the year as a result.... [Read More...]
Let It Go: Frankie Edgar Doesn’t Need to Fight at Featherweight
I sincerely hope that Frankie Edgar has done enough to convince you that he’s one of the best lightweight fighters in UFC history. One would think that he’s proven this already. If you ask any fan who the best fighter ever to compete at 155 pounds is, they’ll probably tell you B.J. Penn. Of course, Frankie beat him twice. He’s also beaten a number of guys that have been considered amongst the... [Read More...]
Frankie Edgar is looking for an answer against Gray Maynard tonight
Frankie Edgar’s nickname is “The Answer,” and Saturday night against Gray Maynard, he hopes to have just that when his war with “The Bully” is over. Edgar and Maynard fought to a draw this past January, leaving no one feeling happy about the result. Now, after having a match postponed due to injuries suffered by both men, they prepare to enter the Octagon to square off in the main event of... [Read More...]
Frank Edgar says Draw felt like a loss
After months of hard work and dedication preparing for an opponent, win or lose a fighter typically comes away with some sense of relief knowing he’s done his best regardless of outcome and can move on to the next opponent. However, when a Draw comes into play a bitter aftertaste is often left without the same sort of closure a definitive outcome brings. Such was the case with UFC lightweight champ... [Read More...]
Frankie Edgar to complete trilogy with Gray Maynard this fall at UFC 136
Lightweight champion Frank Edgar will finally have a chance to find out if the old adage saying the third time’s a charm is true when he faces top contender Gray Maynard in heading action at UFC 136 on October 8 in Houston. The title-defense will mark the first for “The Answer” since gutting his way to a draw against Maynard on New Year’s Day at UFC 125 and marks the conclusion of a series... [Read More...]
Conclusion to Edgar vs. Maynard trilogy postponed due to injuries
Injuries to fighters are a fairly common occurrence in terms of springing up at the wrong moment to cause a late cancellation but rarely do they affect both of the bout’s participants let alone an event’s headlining contest. Such a perfect storm has unfortunately appeared on the forecast for May, as UFC lightweight champ Frank Edgar and top contender Gray Maynard have both been sidelined with damage... [Read More...]
Gray Maynard leapfrogs Anthony Pettis for lightweight title-shot
Lending credit to the unpredictable nature of Mixed Martial Arts, a sport where circumstances often change in the blink of an eye, it appears UFC lightweight champ Frank Edgar will yet again defend his belt against an opponent he’s fresh off a fight against rather than the individual he was said to be facing even at an official post-event press conference. While WEC’s 155-pound title-holder, Anthony... [Read More...]
The Fab Fifteen – Lightweights
Lightweight is one of MMA’s most-interesting weight-classes to rank based on how the division’s top talent is spread out over multiple promotions rather than the lot, or even bulk, calling the UFC home. With DREAM, Strikeforce, and Bellator all having a stake in the “Top 5” it’s difficult to compare common opponents or know how each man would fare if paired against one of his elite peers... [Read More...]
Six UFC 125 bouts confirmed for New Year’s Day
As has been the case in past years, the UFC is once again slated to provide a stacked card for fans to ring in the New Year with. Though a number of fights have been rumored for the event, the UFC has now officially announced six pairings for the star-studded show including a headlining title-bout. Lightweight champ Frank Edgar will defend his strap against the only individual to beat him, Gray Maynard,... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of work from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Nate Diaz Addresses Steroids as Only He Can (WatchKalibRun.com) Kyra Gracie Goes Sans Gi for Magazine Cover (MiddleEasy.com) Frank Edgar vs. Gray Maynard II Looking Likely for UFC 125 (Heavy.com) Cooking with Miguel Torres? You Bet!... [Read More...]
Frank Edgar erases all doubt with UFC 118 performance
UFC 118 was a unique event for a number of reasons. Beyond its base of Boston, the show was also one where the results were set to impact the public’s perception of not only the sport but many of its top athletes. How would two former champions, one a boxer and one a Mixed Martial Artist, match-up in the Octagon? Was Gray Maynard the real deal or simply another talented opponent for Ken Florian to... [Read More...]
All UFC 118 scheduled bouts ready to go as every fighter makes weight
Iconic boxer James Toney has likely been to more weigh-ins in his life than he can remember, but it’s likely he won’t ever forget the proceedings for his bout against former UFC double-divisional champion Randy Couture for more reasons than the simply its relationship to his Mixed Martial Arts debut. Fans in Boston who showed up at the event, as many might have expected, were a raucous group and... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of work from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Tim Kennedy Talks About Life as a Former Green Beret (MMAFighting.com) UFC Lightweight Champ Frank Edgar Opens Up About his UFC 118 Rematch Against BJ PEnn (FIGHT! Magazine) Ricardo Almeida Participates in Autism Benefit (MiddleEasy.com) Mac... [Read More...]
Pellegrino out, Matt Veach in against Frank Edgar at TUF 10 Finale
After a back injury recently forced Kurt Pellegrino out of his showdown against Frank Edgar during The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale, it now appears as though Matt Veach has been tabbed to fill his shoes in the lightweight match-up. Pellegrino first reported his injury earlier today via his Twitter account, and immediately the search was on for a replacement. It now looks like Matt Veach has agreed to... [Read More...]
Frank Edgar vs. Kurt Pellegrino in the works for TUF 10 Finale
A lightweight battle between Frank Edgar and Kurt Pellegrino is currently brewing for the Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale which is expected to take place on December 5. The news of the potential bout was recently confirmed by MMA Live, yet nothing has been signed as of this time. Edgar is one of the top contenders currently competing in the UFC’s lightweight division with a career record of 10-1,... [Read More...]
Report: Sean Sherk vs. Frankie Edgar on tap for UFC 98
A new published report is claiming that former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk is slated to test his superb wrestling skills against another former collegiate wrestler in Frankie Edgar. The news comes courtesy of MMAMania.com, which quotes a source to Sherk as indicating that the fight has been agreed to and is scheduled to take place at UFC 98 on May 23 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas,... [Read More...]
Gray Maynard vs. Jim Miller added to UFC 96 in Columbus
An intriguing lightweight matchup between Gray Maynard and Jim Miller has been added to UFC 96, which is set to take place in Columbus, Ohio at the Nationwide Arena on March 7. MMA Weekly was first to report the potential matchup and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed the news with sources close to the fight. Miller, who trains out of the AMA Fight Club in New Jersey, is 2-0 since making his... [Read More...]
Jim Miller to replace Frankie Edgar vs. Matt Wiman at “UFC Fight for the Troops”
An injury sustained during training has forced lightweight competitor Frankie Edgar out of a scheduled bout vs. Matt Wiman during next Wednesday’s UFC Fight Night 16: “UFC Fight for the Troops” event. Replacing Edgar will be another New Jersey based fighter, up and coming lightweight prospect Jim Miller. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news exclusively after speaking with a source... [Read More...]
