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MMAjunkie.com Radio: Edgar, Mousasi, Go, Cope, Oddessa, Tuff-N-Uff crew (4/7/2011 3:35:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar, who meets Gray Maynard for a third time at May's UFC 130 event. Additionally, former Strikeforce champion Gegard Mousasi calls in to discuss his fight with Keith Jardine, and noted oddsmaker Joey Oddessa joins the show to help breakdown "Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley." MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio

Tickets for "UFC 130: Edgar vs. Maynard III" on sale this week (3/15/2011 1:50:00 PM)
As a reminder, tickets for the UFC's traditional Memorial Day weekend event go on sale this week. "UFC 130: Edgar vs. Maynard III" is scheduled for May 28 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and features the third meeting between UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and his nemesis, Gray Maynard. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Saturday, March 19, though a pre-sale begins this Thursday, March 17. Tickets range from $75 to $800.

Officials confirm "UFC 130: Edgar vs. Maynard III" main card, ticket on-sale date (3/10/2011 5:10:00 PM)
Officials today confirmed the pay-per-view main card for May's UFC 130 event, which features a third meeting between lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard. Other PPV bouts include light heavyweights Matt Hamill vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, heavyweights Frank Mir vs. Roy Nelson, heavyweights Travis Browne vs. Stefan Struve, and middleweights Jorge Santiago vs. Brian Stann. Tickets for the May 28 event go on sale March 19, though a pre-sale period begins March 17.

UFC 130 Main Card Confirmed for “Edgar vs. Maynard 3? on May 28 (3/10/2011 8:12:19 AM)
The UFC has confirmed the pay-per-view main card for "UFC 130: Edgar vs. Maynard 3" on May 28 in Las Vegas, which is headlined by a third meeting between UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard.

MMA overtime? UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar says bring it on (3/7/2011 1:15:00 PM)
The first two months of 2011 delivered two high-profile draws - UFC 125's Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard II and UFC 127's B.J. Penn vs. Jon Fitch - both of which ushered in a slew of controversy and left their respective divisions in flux. As a rule, draws generally frustrate fans, almost certainly frustrate fighters and generally cause more confusion than resolution. But can the sport's governing bodies find some way to improve the current system? At least one UFC champion thinks so.

UFC 127's B.J. Penn has considered retirement before (2/27/2011 3:30:00 PM)
B.J. Penn has been in this position before. Following a failed attempt to reclaim his belt and a second loss to Frankie Edgar in 2010, Penn considered calling it quits. Following a UFC 127 majority draw with Jon Fitch on Saturday, Penn again was noncommittal on his future. But if his post-event flight plays out like it did after UFC 118, the view from 30,000 feet could provide some clarity.

UFC 127 headliner B.J. Penn: Welterweight division better on the mind and body (2/22/2011 7:20:00 PM)
Until a pair of losses to current UFC champion Frankie Edgar, B.J. Penn was king of the lightweights. In fact, if the sport ended today, you could make a strong case that the former titleholder is the greatest 155-pounder in MMA history. But as Penn fights in the welterweight division for Saturday's UFC 127 headliner against perennial contender Jon Fitch, he said both his mind and body are in a better place thanks to the heavier weight class.

Frankie Edgar baffled by UFC's struggle to regulation in New York (1/20/2011 6:15:00 PM)
Throughout his MMA career, with the notable exception of Gray Maynard, UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar has had all the answers. But as one of the more influential voices in the UFC's campaign to promote mixed martial arts and eventually - finally - get the sport sanctioned in the state of New York (where an event at the venerable Madison Square Garden would likely net an eight-figure gate), Edgar, for one of the few times in his life, is emotionally ruffled. "I just don't believe it," Edgar told MMAjunkie.com. "It's frustrating more than anything."

Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard III at UFC 130 opens as a pick 'em (1/15/2011 5:15:00 PM)
A third and hopefully decisive matchup between UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard has opened as a pick 'em bout. Noted MMA oddsmaker and frequent radio guest Joey Oddessa told MMAjunkie.com Radio he's set the initial line at -115 for both fighters. UFC president Dana White recently told MMAFighting.com the bout will take place at UFC 130, which is expected to take place May 28 in Las Vegas.

Anthony Pettis Will Not Wait For Edgar or Maynard To Make UFC Debut (1/8/2011 9:00:23 AM)
Before the UFC 125 Lightweight Title fight between Champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Gray Maynard, the final WEC Lightweight Champion, Anthony "Showtime" Pettis, was setting his sights on the winner for an upcoming title unification bout.

Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard Possible to Headline UFC 130 on May 28 (1/7/2011 9:17:44 AM)
Fresh off a split draw in the main event of UFC 125 on New Year's Day, UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard could meet for the third time in the main event of UFC 130 on May 28 in Las Vegas.

UFC 125 Main Event Breakdown for Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard 2 (1/4/2011 7:59:46 AM)
One thing is clear after Saturday’s fight: it is tough to be a judge. Just looking at how some of MMAFrenzy.com's staff scored the bout, you get an even greater picture of how close it was. he amazing part about this 10-8 round is that it occurred at the beginning of the bout. So how did Edgar manage to claw his way back to a draw and almost a victory?

UFC 125 medical suspensions: Nasal fractures hit Edgar, Vera, Davis and Baroni (1/3/2011 10:30:00 PM)
The Nevada State Athletic Commission issued medical suspensions to nine fighters from this past weekend's UFC 125 card, and more than half could be out up to six months. In fact, headliner Frankie Edgar, Brandon Vera, Marcus Davis and Phil Baroni all received lengthy suspensions due to nasal fractures. MMAjunkie.com today requested and received the list of suspensions from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

Pettis scored UFC 125 for Edgar, may train with Bellator's Askren during layoff (1/3/2011 6:15:00 PM)
This past Saturday's UFC 125 event was the just second live UFC show Anthony Pettis attended as a civilian, and its outcome was supposed to determine his future. But it didn't end the way that he or anyone else anticipated. Pettis thought UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar defeated Gray Maynard, but the judges didn't and issued a draw. Now facing a possible long layoff because of the rematch, his trainer, Duke Roufus, today told MMAjunkie.com that Pettis may spend the time off training with Bellator champ and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren.

UFC 125 salaries: Thiago Silva and Frankie Edgar top $872K fighter payroll (1/3/2011 5:15:00 PM)
Main-card fighter Thiago Silva ($110,000) and UFC lightweight champion/headliner Frankie Edgar ($102,000) were the top earners at this past weekend's UFC 125 event. MMAjunkie.com today requested and received the list of disclosed paydays from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The total disclosed payroll for the New Year's Day event was $872,000.

UFC 125 Medical Suspensions: Frankie Edgar Among Nine Suspended (1/3/2011 1:05:21 PM)
UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar is among nine fighters from Saturday's UFC 125 event in Las Vegas who have been issued medical suspensions by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. MORE: UFC 125 results, UFC 125 salaries, UFC 125 shirts, UFC 125 coverage

Silva, Edgar Earn Event-High Purses at UFC 125 (1/3/2011 11:51:33 AM)
UFC 125 main-carder Thiago Silva and headliner Frankie Edgar topped the payroll for the Jan. 1 event, according to figures released Monday by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

UFC 125 Fighter Salaries: Thiago Silva, Frankie Edgar Top Payroll (1/3/2011 7:57:59 AM)
UFC light heavyweight champion Frankie Edgar and main card winner Thiago Silva topped the $872,000 payroll for Saturday's UFC 125 event in Las Vegas. Edgar earned $102,000 for his draw against challenger Gray Maynard in the UFC 125 headliner, while Silva scored $110,000 for his victory over Brandon Vera.

UFC boss has change of heart, Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard III up next (1/2/2011 8:20:00 AM)
LAS VEGAS - Cheer up Gray. You'll get another chance. Less than two hours after UFC executive Craig Borsari informed the media at UFC 125's post-event press conference that Anthony Pettis would get the next crack at the UFC's lightweight belt, UFC president Dana White has had a change of heart. White informed MMAjunkie.com that the promotion will instead book Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard III as soon as possible.

Despite UFC 125 draw, lightweight champ Frankie Edgar faces Anthony Pettis next (1/2/2011 6:35:00 AM)
LAS VEGAS - Apparently, it's still "Showtime." Despite a draw with Gray Maynard in the main event of Saturday night's "UFC 125: Resolution" event, UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will meet Anthony Pettis next. UFC vice president Craig Borsari revealed the booking during the UFC 125 post-event press conference at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Despite UFC 125 draw, lightweight champ Frankie Edgar face Anthony Pettis next (1/2/2011 6:35:00 AM)
LAS VEGAS - Apparently, it's still "Showtime." Despite a draw with Gray Maynard in the main event of Saturday night's "UFC 125: Resolution" event, UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will meet Anthony Pettis next. UFC vice president Craig Borsari revealed the booking during the UFC 125 post-event press conference at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard Rematch Planned After UFC 125 Draw (1/2/2011 5:59:32 AM)
An immediate rematch between UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard is in the works after the pair fought to a draw in the main event of Saturday's UFC 125 event in Las Vegas.

UFC 125 main-card recap: Edgar vs. Maynard ends in draw, Stann blasts Leben (1/2/2011 5:45:00 AM)
LAS VEGAS - Frankie Edgar didn't leave UFC 125 a winner, but he left the event with his lightweight championship belt. Opponent Gray Maynard battered the champion with a first-round beatdown, but Edgar survived and ultimately evened up the score with the judges, who scored a rousing five-round championship bout a disappointing draw. The nail-biter headlined Saturday's "UFC 125: Resolution" pay-per-view card at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

UFC 125 bonuses: Edgar, Maynard, Stephens and Guida each earn $60K awards (1/2/2011 5:10:00 AM)
LAS VEGAS - Jeremy Stephens, Clay Guida, Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard each earned $60,000 "Fight Night" bonuses for their performances at Saturday's UFC 125 event. Stephens earned the night's "Knockout of the Night" award, Guida got the "Submission of the Night" bonus, and Edgar and Maynard each earned "Fight of the Night" honors. MMAjunkie.com learned of the bonus winners and award amounts while at UFC 125's post-event press conference.

Edgar Retains Title in UFC 125 Draw (1/1/2011 11:59:59 PM)
For five minutes, Gray Maynard looked like the best 155-pound fighter in the world, but he could not extinguish the considerable fire housed within UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. » Edgar Retains | Stephens Shines in Prelims LIVE Radio: Beatdown After the Bell | Video: Post-Fight News Conference |

Unsatisfied Edgar to Face Pettis Following Draw (1/1/2011 11:45:24 PM)
Following his title defense against Gray Maynard at UFC 125, Frankie Edgar was reportedly supposed to take a ride to the hospital in place of attending the post-fight news conference, but that didn't happen.

Anthony Pettis No Longer Next for UFC Champ Frankie Edgar (1/1/2011 9:01:16 PM)
Despite Frankie Edgar fighting Gray Maynard to a split draw at Saturday's UFC 125, Anthony Pettis will still face Edgar for the UFC lightweight title next, the UFC announced at the post-UFC 125 press conference.

Update: Anthony Pettis No Longer Next for UFC Champ Frankie Edgar Following UFC 125 Draw, Rematch Wi (1/1/2011 9:01:16 PM)
Despite Frankie Edgar fighting Gray Maynard to a split draw at Saturday's UFC 125, Anthony Pettis will still face Edgar for the UFC lightweight title next, the UFC announced at the post-UFC 125 press conference.

Anthony Pettis Still Next for UFC Champ Frankie Edgar Despite UFC 125 Draw (1/1/2011 9:01:16 PM)
Despite Frankie Edgar fighting Gray Maynard to a split draw at Saturday's UFC 125, Anthony Pettis will still face Edgar for the UFC lightweight title next, the UFC announced at the post-UFC 125 press conference.

UFC 125 Bonuses: Edgar, Maynard, Guida, Stephens Earn $60K Awards (1/1/2011 8:40:48 PM)
Frankie Edgar, Gray Maynard, Clay Guida, and Jeremy Stephens each earned $60,000 bonuses for their performances at Saturday's UFC 125 event in Las Vegas. MORE: UFC 125 recap, UFC 125 results, UFC 125 coverage

UFC 125 Results Recap: Edgar Draws Maynard to Retain Title, Stann Drops Leben (1/1/2011 7:42:03 PM)
UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar salvaged a split draw against challenger Gray Maynard to retain the 155-pound title in the main event of UFC 125 on Saturday in Las Vegas. Brian Stann derailed rising middleweight Chris Leben in the UFC 125 co-headliner, dropping "The Crippler" twice before earning the opening-round knockout.

Poll results: Fans tap champ Edgar a small favorite over Maynard at UFC 125 (1/1/2011 10:30:00 AM)
The oddsmakers have Gray Maynard a small favorite over lightweight champ Frankie Edgar. But heading into tonight's UFC 125 championship headliner, fans feel differently. In our latest weekly MMAjunkie.com poll, we asked readers to predict the outcome of tonight's pay-per-view main event. Edgar emerged the favorite, albeit slightly

UFC 125 Preview: Champ Frankie Edgar, Gray Maynard Meet Again in Main Event (1/1/2011 7:14:14 AM)
On Saturday night, the eyes of the people that have not passed out yet from being out too late and up too early the night before will be on UFC 125. The main event between lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard is a rematch of their April of 2008 bout that ended in a unanimous decision victory for Maynard.

FightTrends: UFC 125 Walkout Shirts for Frankie Edgar, Gray Maynard, More (1/1/2011 6:51:14 AM)
The UFC will ring in 2011 with "UFC 125: Resolution" on New Year's Day featuring a rematch between two of the sport's top lightweights, as lightweight champ Frankie Edgar takes on challenger Gray Maynard in the night's main event. Most of the UFC 125 walkout shirts have already been released and are featured below, but stay tuned to FightTrends.com for the latest MMA gear and MMA shirts.

Maynard Prepared to Defeat Edgar Again, Claim UFC Title (1/1/2011 12:09:32 AM)
Two years ago, Gray Maynard beat Frankie Edgar. Next Saturday, he’ll try to do it again.

UFC 125 weigh-in results: Edgar (155) and Maynard (155) cleared for title fight (12/31/2010 10:25:00 PM)
LAS VEGAS - MMAjunkie.com was on scene and reporting live from today's "UFC 125: Resolution" fighter weigh-ins. The festivities, which included all 22 event competitors, took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. All fighters successfully made weight for the show, including UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and fellow headliner Gray Maynard, who both weighed 155 pounds.

UFC 125 preview: Headliners Frankie Edgar, Gray Maynard brush aside critics (12/31/2010 4:00:00 PM)
It could be the curse of New Year's Day. A little more than a month ago, UFC 125 was looking super sweet with a headlining title bout between lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and challenger Gray Maynard, a heavyweight co-main-event between Shane Carwin and Roy Nelson, and the octagon debut of newly minted UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo. A few weeks later, only the headliner remains. And they've got answers for their critics.

UFC 125 Weigh-In Results: Champ Frankie Edgar, Gray Maynard Set for Rematch (12/31/2010 12:30:42 PM)
UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and challenger Gray Maynard successfully weighed in on Friday along with the rest of the "UFC 125: Resolution" card to make their fights official for Saturday's pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. Co-headliners Chris Leben vs. Brian Stann, Nate Diaz vs. Dong Hyun Kim, Clay Guida vs. Takanori Gomi, and Brandon Vera vs. Thiago Silva also made weight to round out the main card.

Edgar: 'It's Not About Respect' (12/28/2010 10:40:05 AM)
It's been a good year for Frankie Edgar.

UFC 125 Predictions from Fighters for Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard (video) (12/27/2010 11:00:50 AM)
For complete UFC 125 coverage and UFC 125 results this Saturday stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.

Edgar: Jiu-Jitsu Will Help Against Maynard (12/27/2010 12:40:38 AM)
Frankie Edgar believes the biggest difference between the fighter he is now and the one he was when Gray Maynard beat him is his team.

Gray Maynard UFC 125 Video Blog for Frankie Edgar Rematch on Jan. 1 (12/26/2010 6:00:29 AM)
MORE: UFC 125 coverage, UFC 125 fight card

UFC 125 Videos: Champ Frankie Edgar, Gray Maynard Talk Jan. 1 Rematch (12/24/2010 2:00:29 AM)
Check out Gray Maynard's interview after the jump, and stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com for complete UFC 125 coverage.

UFC 125 Fight Card Official for Jan. 1 with Edgar vs. Maynard 2, Leben vs. Stann (12/23/2010 6:10:17 AM)
The fight card for "UFC 125: Resolution" is now officially complete for New Year's Day in Las Vegas, as UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar rematches Gray Maynard in the main event and middleweights Chris Leben and Brian Stann meet in the pay-per-view's co-headliner.

Frankie Edgar UFC 125 Video Blog for Gray Maynard Rematch (Episode 1) (12/22/2010 11:14:58 AM)
MORE: UFC 125 coverage, UFC 125 fight card

UFC 125: Gray Maynard Out for Revenge Against Champ Frankie Edgar on Jan. 1 (video) (12/13/2010 12:03:29 PM)

UFC 123's B.J. Penn testing welterweight waters, may seek wins in two divisions (11/16/2010 12:00:00 AM)
Following two-straight losses to new UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar, B.J. Penn looks to return to winning ways at this weekend's UFC 123 event in a welterweight bout with Matt Hughes. It's Penn's first fight at 170 pounds since an unsuccessful bid for George St-Pierre's title in January 2009, but the Hawaiian says it may not be his last. Despite only mixed results in past welterweight contests, Penn said he may again test the waters of the 170-pound division.

Winners of Henderson vs. Pettis, Edgar vs. Maynard to merge UFC, WEC titles (10/28/2010 5:40:00 PM)
A showdown between WEC and UFC champions is on the horizon. The winner of an upcoming WEC title fight between champion Ben Henderson and challenger Anthony Pettis will meet the winner of an upcoming UFC title fight between champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Gray Maynard. The news was shared today by UFC president Dana White on the heels of an announcement that the UFC is folding the WEC into its promotion in January 2011, though he did not provide a timeline for the meeting between the two promotions' lightweight champions.

Ufc 125 Set: Edgar Vs. Maynard, Carwin Vs. Nelson (10/14/2010 3:36:57 PM)
It will be a battle for the best lightweight in the world and a battle of the big men as UFC 125 heads to Las Vegas on Jan 1, 2011. On Thursday, the UFC officially announced the New Year's Day card which will be headlined by UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar defending his title against top contender Gray Maynard, while former champion Shane Carwin gets back in action taking on former "Ultimate Fighter" winner Gray Maynard...

Edgar to Defend Title Against Maynard at UFC 125 (10/14/2010 12:50:12 PM)
As previously speculated, UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will put his strap on the line against number one contender Gray Maynard on New Years Day at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

UFC 125 Official for Jan. 1 with Edgar vs. Maynard 2, Carwin vs. Nelson (10/14/2010 5:51:57 AM)
UFC 125 is now official for January 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, as the UFC announced the long-rumored event on Thursday, including a headlining rematch between lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and unbeaten challenger Gray Maynard.

Edgar Vs. Maynard Set To Headline Ufc 125 (9/29/2010 8:52:33 PM)
New Year's Day will bring the start of 2011, and it will also be the day that UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar next defends his belt as he takes on No. 1 contender Gray Maynard in the main event of UFC 125 on Jan 1...

Frankie Edgar defends title against Gray Maynard at UFC 125 (9/29/2010 8:25:00 PM)
An old matchup becomes new again, but this time a UFC title is on the line. As was previously expected, UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will defend his title against undefeated challenger Gray Maynard at UFC 125. While not officially announced by the organization, UFC 125 is expected to take place Jan. 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and air on pay-per-view.

Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard Rematch Headlines UFC 125 on Jan. 1 (9/29/2010 9:50:23 AM)
A rematch between UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and top contender Gray Maynard is set to headline UFC 125 on January 1 in Las Vegas. With the news, a bout between Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort will likely headline the Super Bowl weekend UFC 127 event.

Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard Title Rematch Set for UFC 125 on Jan. 1 (9/29/2010 9:50:23 AM)
A rematch between UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and top contender Gray Maynard is set to headline UFC 125 on January 1 in Las Vegas. With the news, a bout between Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort will likely headline the Super Bowl weekend UFC 127 event.

Jim Miller Would Fight Teammate Frankie Edgar (9/8/2010 8:33:16 AM)
UFC lightweight Jim Miller tackles the tough subject of teammate vs. teammate, and says that he would face Frankie Edgar in the cage even though they train together...

Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen, Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard Possible for UFC 125 (9/3/2010 10:08:38 AM)
Chael Sonnen will get another shot at middleweight champ Anderson Silva as early as UFC 125 on Jan. 1, but the rematch could be delayed until Super Bowl weekend. A rematch between lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard is also slated for early-2011 and could take place at UFC 125 or an expected UFC 126 event later in January in Pittsburgh.

Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen, Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard Possible for UFC 125 on Jan. 1 (9/3/2010 10:08:38 AM)
Chael Sonnen will get another shot at middleweight champ Anderson Silva as early as UFC 125 on Jan. 1, but the rematch could be delayed until Super Bowl weekend. A rematch between lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard is also slated for early-2011 and could take place at UFC 125 or an expected UFC 126 event later in January in Pittsburgh.

Frankie Edgar: It's Time To Right That Wrong (9/3/2010 7:33:22 AM)
UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar calls his next fight with Gray Maynard the perfect story, and he's ready to defend his belt against the only fighter to ever hand him a defeat...

UFC 118 Medical Suspensions for “Edgar vs. Penn 2? (9/2/2010 7:40:10 AM)
The Massachusetts Athletic Commission has handed down medical suspensions for Saturday's "UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2" event in Boston. Nate Diaz and John Salter topped the list with potential 180 day suspensions, while headliners Frankie Edgar, BJ Penn, Randy Couture, and James Toney escaped without major injuries.

Edgar: Being a Marketable Champ Takes Time (9/2/2010 3:10:45 AM)
It took two wins over the fighter considered by many to be the greatest lightweight in mixed martial arts history in B.J. Penn, but UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar finally might be getting some much-deserved respect.

Although UFC title shot looms, top contender Gray Maynard as patient as ever (9/2/2010 1:00:00 AM)
UFC Gray Maynard jokes that he doesn't even know his professional fighting record; maybe, he says, he should write it in the "Notes" application of his iPhone. The lightweight contender used to keep score of such things. As a wrestler, he put a heap of pressure on himself to take home a new accolade in every season. But as an MMA title shot with champ Frankie Edgar looms, Maynard has taken a much more relaxed approach to the fight game.

Frankie Edgar: Give The Kid His Credit (Video) (8/31/2010 8:03:17 AM)
He's defeated B.J. Penn twice now on top of wins over Sean Sherk, Tyson Griffin, Hermes Franca, and more. UFC president Dana White implores everyone to give Frankie Edgar the credit due him...

Not impressed with Frankie Edgar? Champ says take all the time you need (8/30/2010 11:00:00 AM)
While UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar is probably one the nicest guys you'll ever meet, don't be surprised if he's developed a bit of an attitude the next time you see him. You see, for some reason a pair of consecutive wins over the man generally regarded as the greatest lightweight of all time, B.J. Penn, hasn't been enough to earn "The Answer" much respect among many MMA observers and fans. Edgar said he's well-aware of his detractors. If you're among them, hang tight - you'll eventually come around.

Not impressed with Frankie Edgar? Champ says take all the time that you need (8/30/2010 11:00:00 AM)
While UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar is probably one the nicest guys you'll ever meet, don't be surprised if he's developed a bit of an attitude the next time you see him. You see, for some reason a pair of consecutive wins over the man generally regarded as the greatest lightweight of all time, B.J. Penn, hasn't been enough to earn "The Answer" much respect among many MMA observers and fans. After defending his belt for the first time at Saturday night's UFC 118 event in Boston, Edgar said he's well-aware of his detractors. If you're among them, Edgar says, hang tight - you'll eventually come around.

Next Up: Edgar Vs. Maynard Will Do Just Fine (8/30/2010 8:03:13 AM)
After dominating their opponents on Saturday night at UFC 118, Dana White says a fight between champion Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard will do "just fine"...

FightTrends: UFC 118 Walkout Shirts for Frankie Edgar, BJ Penn, Randy Couture, More (8/30/2010 5:54:43 AM)
Check out the UFC 118 walkout shirts which lightweight champ Frankie Edgar, BJ Penn, Randy Couture, and other notables wore to the Octagon on Saturday after the jump, and stay tuned to FightTrends.com for the latest MMA clothing, MMA gear, and MMA shirts.

Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard next; UFC boss says contest is marketable (8/29/2010 11:15:00 AM)
BOSTON - This time, there will be no question. After eight straight wins in the UFC, undefeated lightweight contender Gray Maynard will finally get his shot at the title in a rematch with current champion Frankie Edgar. And while their first encounter wasn't exactly a barnburner, UFC president Dana White says he has no concerns over the challenge of making the fight a financial success.

Ufc 118: Frankie Edgar Post-Fight Video (8/29/2010 10:59:05 AM)
Frankie Edgar talks about his fight with BJ Penn after their fight at UFC 118. (Video)

Edgar Shucks Fluke Talk, Dominates Penn (8/29/2010 5:29:06 AM)
Fluke? What fluke? Don’t tell Frankie Edgar that his win over B.J. Penn was a fluke. At least, not after he scored two “flukes” in a row over the former champion...

UFC 118 main-card recap: Champ Edgar dominates Penn, Couture submits Toney (8/29/2010 4:45:00 AM)
BOSTON - The first win wasn't a fluke, and UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar couldn't make it any clearer. In a rematch that played out much like their first meeting - a UFC 112 fight in which Penn lost his belt - Edgar outclassed the once-dominant champ using a stick-and-move game plan and frequent takedowns to earn a lopsided unanimous-decision victory. The title fight headlined Saturday's UFC 118 pay-per-view event, which took at Boston's TD Garden as part of the UFC's Massachusetts debut.

White Praises Edgar’s Dominance of Penn, Says Maynard Rematch Is Marketable (8/29/2010 1:04:20 AM)
Count UFC President Dana White among those impressed with Frankie Edgar’s victory Saturday over B.J. Penn in the main event of UFC 118.

Edgar Beats Penn Again; Couture Chokes Toney (8/28/2010 10:03:09 PM)
Frankie Edgar made B.J. Penn look average. Solidifying himself as the kryptonite to Penn’s lightweight Superman, Edgar retained his 155-pound championship with a near flawless performance in the UFC 118 “Edgar vs. Penn 2” headliner » Recap LIVE: Post-Fight Presser | Radio Analysis

UFC 118 Recap: Frankie Edgar Dominates BJ Penn, Randy Couture Submits James Toney (8/28/2010 7:55:14 PM)
UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar erased doubts about his first win over BJ Penn as he dominated the former champ over five rounds to retain the title in the main event of UFC 118 on Saturday at Boston's TD Garden. In other action, Randy Couture submitted James Toney, while Damian Maia, Gray Maynard, and Nate Diaz also earned wins.

Poll results: Should Frankie Edgar really be an underdog to B.J. Penn at UFC 118? (8/28/2010 4:10:00 PM)
Frankie Edgar owns the UFC lightweight title, previously defeated B.J. Penn, and has just one career loss (to top contender Gray Maynard back in 2008) to his name. So should he really be an underdog heading into tonight's UFC 118 headliner and rematch with Penn? That's a question we asked in one of our recent MMAjunkie.com/"Inside MMA" polls, and the results were revealed on Friday's new episode of the weekly HDNet MMA news show.

Ufc 118: Edgar Vs Penn 2 Weigh-In Results (8/27/2010 8:59:03 PM)
Results from Friday's UFC 118 weigh-ins in Beantown, where Frankie Edgar and B.J. Penn rematch for the UFC lightweight title...

UFC 118 official weigh-in results: Edgar and Penn weigh 154, all fighters on weight (8/27/2010 8:35:00 PM)
BOSTON - MMAjunkie.com was on scene and reporting live from today's official UFC 118 fighter weigh-ins, where all 20 event competitors successfully made weight. Today's festivities took place at Boston's TD Garden, the same venue that hosts Saturday's pay-per-view event. Lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and fellow headliner B.J. Penn both weighed 154 pounds for their championship matchup.

Frankie Edgar Okay Being The Underdog (8/27/2010 6:29:08 PM)
UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar goes into rematch with BJ Penn as the underdog. He's okay with that (VIDEO)...

Edgar & Penn Meet The Ufc 118 Press (8/27/2010 6:29:21 AM)
UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and challenger B.J. Penn go before the press at UFC 118 in Boston (VIDEO)...

Frankie Edgar Still Has Something To Prove (8/26/2010 8:29:31 PM)
Frankie Edgar enters the rematch with B.J. Penn as the underdog again, but is used to the role and expects a different fight...

UFC 118 Video: Frankie Edgar vs. BJ Penn Pre-Fight Interviews (8/26/2010 12:03:12 PM)
BJ Penn shares his thoughts on his UFC 118 rematch with Frankie Edgar after the jump...

Fight Week: Edgar & Couture (8/24/2010 12:24:22 AM)
UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and Randy Couture sat down for an exclusive interview with Greg Savage on this week’s Sherdog.com/iBN Sports “Fight Week.”

At UFC 118, lightweight champ Frankie Edgar still fighting to prove himself (8/23/2010 8:10:00 PM)
UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar believes there's no one quite like B.J. Penn to get him ready to fight. Edgar said taking the belt from "The Prodigy" at UFC 112 has done great things for his confidence, but he also knows it would be a severe mistake to get too comfortable. He's done his best to make a fresh start when the two square off again at UFC 118 this Saturday at Boston's TD Garden.

UFC 118 Video: Frankie Edgar vs. BJ Penn Rematch Preview (8/23/2010 2:24:33 PM)

Listen To The Frankie Edgar & Bj Penn Media Call (8/21/2010 5:29:29 PM)
Check out the UFC 118 media conference call with UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and challenger B.J. Penn, as their rematch draws near...

Edgar Ok With Penn's Immediate Rematch (8/19/2010 8:35:56 PM)
UFC lightweight titleholder Frank Edgar didn't have a problem with B.J. Penn getting a rematch, but looks at their upcoming bout at UFC 118 as an entirely new task...

Frankie Edgar - Creating A Champion (8/18/2010 5:00:00 AM)