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Pair against Cory Sandhagen
Edgar will take on Cory Sandhagen in a bantamweight matchup on Feb. 6, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The matchup had originally been scheduled back in January of this year, but Edgar was called away to serve as an injury replacement against Chan Sung Jung, who defeated him by TKO. He since rebounded from that loss with a split decision win over Pedro Munhoz in August. Sandhagen is also entering the match having recently rebounded from a loss with a win of his own, as he was submitted in the first round by Aljamain Sterling in June before beating Marlon Moraes by second-round TKO in October.
The matchup had originally been scheduled back in January of this year, but Edgar was called away to serve as an injury replacement against Chan Sung Jung, who defeated him by TKO. He since rebounded from that loss with a split decision win over Pedro Munhoz in August. Sandhagen is also entering the match having recently rebounded from a loss with a win of his own, as he was submitted in the first round by Aljamain Sterling in June before beating Marlon Moraes by second-round TKO in October.
Huge win in bantamweight debut
Edgar defeated Pedro Munhoz via split decision (48-47, 46-49, 48-47) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Whether or not Edgar deserved this decision is one thing (it was that close), but regardless, you had to be impressed with the showing from the soon-to-be 39-year-old in his bantamweight debut. After spending the first 15-plus years of his storied career at lightweight and featherweight, Frankie dropped down to 135 pounds on Saturday and went toe-to-toe with one of the best fighters in the division. Edgar absorbed a bit too much punishment on the feet, but virtually all of Munhoz's offense was one-and-done. On the other hand, Frankie continued to string together combinations and get out of dodge. Edgar attempted seven takedowns, landing two of them. It was a solid, all-around showing from Frankie against a high-level opponent. Edgar isn't getting any younger -- both he and the UFC know that -- so expect Frankie to get right back in the Octagon as soon as he's medically cleared to do so. Meanwhile, the veteran will take home an extra $50,000 for his efforts here after this matchup was awarded Fight of the Night honors.
Whether or not Edgar deserved this decision is one thing (it was that close), but regardless, you had to be impressed with the showing from the soon-to-be 39-year-old in his bantamweight debut. After spending the first 15-plus years of his storied career at lightweight and featherweight, Frankie dropped down to 135 pounds on Saturday and went toe-to-toe with one of the best fighters in the division. Edgar absorbed a bit too much punishment on the feet, but virtually all of Munhoz's offense was one-and-done. On the other hand, Frankie continued to string together combinations and get out of dodge. Edgar attempted seven takedowns, landing two of them. It was a solid, all-around showing from Frankie against a high-level opponent. Edgar isn't getting any younger -- both he and the UFC know that -- so expect Frankie to get right back in the Octagon as soon as he's medically cleared to do so. Meanwhile, the veteran will take home an extra $50,000 for his efforts here after this matchup was awarded Fight of the Night honors.
Makes weight for BW debut
Edgar weighed in at 136 pounds for his bantamweight debut Saturday against Pedro Munhoz.
ANALYSIS
After avoiding big weight cuts for most of his UFC career, Edgar was one of the first few fighters on the scales Friday morning and hit his mark without issue. Edgar will enter Saturday's debut with a three-inch reach advantage, but executing his wrestling game will be key if he wishes to snap out of a two-fight losing streak. He currently sits as a (+225) underdog for the main-event matchup.
After avoiding big weight cuts for most of his UFC career, Edgar was one of the first few fighters on the scales Friday morning and hit his mark without issue. Edgar will enter Saturday's debut with a three-inch reach advantage, but executing his wrestling game will be key if he wishes to snap out of a two-fight losing streak. He currently sits as a (+225) underdog for the main-event matchup.
Bout rescheduled again
Edgar's scheduled bantamweight fight with Pedro Munhoz was pushed back Tuesday from Aug. 15 to Aug. 22, Marcel Dorff of MMADNA.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The Edgar-Munhoz showdown has now been pushed back three times, as the two were initially pitted against one another at Fight Island in Abu Dhabi on July 11 and then July 15 before Munhoz withdrew following a positive COVID-19 test. Munhoz had been fully cleared from the coronavirus before the match was rebooked for Aug. 15 in Las Vegas, though it's unclear why it has now been pushed back a week. The Aug. 22 matchup will mark the 135-pound debut for Edgar.
The Edgar-Munhoz showdown has now been pushed back three times, as the two were initially pitted against one another at Fight Island in Abu Dhabi on July 11 and then July 15 before Munhoz withdrew following a positive COVID-19 test. Munhoz had been fully cleared from the coronavirus before the match was rebooked for Aug. 15 in Las Vegas, though it's unclear why it has now been pushed back a week. The Aug. 22 matchup will mark the 135-pound debut for Edgar.
Fight back on
Edgar is set to face Pedro Munhoz at UFC 252 on August 15 in Las Vegas, NV, Simon Head of MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The fight was originally set for July 15 in Abu Dhabi, however, Edgar's opponent Munoz tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the cancellation of the bout. Edgar will come into the bantamweight clash having lost three of his last four outings, defeating just Brian Ortega. On the flip side, Munhoz could be full of confidence as he's won three of his last four fights going into the bout.
The fight was originally set for July 15 in Abu Dhabi, however, Edgar's opponent Munoz tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the cancellation of the bout. Edgar will come into the bantamweight clash having lost three of his last four outings, defeating just Brian Ortega. On the flip side, Munhoz could be full of confidence as he's won three of his last four fights going into the bout.