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UFC 162: Frankie Edgar looks to get over ‘bump in the road’ with win over Charles Oliveira in Las Vegas

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar is currently sitting on a three-fight losing streak. Pretty hard to believe, right? Especially considering "The Answer" was sitting pretty at the top of the...Show More Summary

Frankie Edgar: 'Pressure Brings out the Very Best in Me'

In a sport as rigorous as mixed martial arts, where a fighter's physical and mental mettle is tested in constant fashion, the ability to bounce back from adversity can either define or break an athlete's career. It just so happens resilience is a something Frankie Edgar carries in large supply. Show More Summary

Frankie Edgar vs. Charles Oliveira, Cub Swanson vs. Dennis Siver Booked for UFC 162

(Make no mistake — when Edgar's at his best, he's capable of losing a close decision to any fighter in the world. Photo via Getty Images) UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman is turning out to be a can't-miss showcase for featherweight talent....Show More Summary

UFC 162: Frankie Edgar vs Charles Oliveira, Cub Swanson vs Dennis Siver featherweight fights booked for Las Vegas

It appears that not all Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters can coordinate their own mixed martial arts (MMA) match ups. Former UFC Lightweight champion Frankie Edgar appeared to be on a collision course with resurgent Featherweight contender Cub Swanson after the former dropped a decision to 145-pound champion Jose Aldo at UFC 156 in Feb. Show More Summary

UFC 162 Adds Frankie Edgar vs. Charles Oliveira, Cub Swanson vs. Dennis Siver

Former UFC champion Frankie Edgar and current featherweight contender Cub Swanson will both return to action at UFC 162 on July 6 but against different opponents. Edgar and Swanson have flirted with the idea of fighting for the past month and were actually offered the headline spot at The Ultimate Fighter 17 finale show in April on short notice. Show More Summary

Ben Henderson wants to one-up Anderson Silva in title defenses, become best MMA fighter on the planet

Since winning his first-ever Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title in 2012 -- defeating Frankie Edgar at UFC 144 -- Ben Henderson has defended it twice, eight defenses shy of middleweight champion Anderson Silva's current...Show More Summary

UFC returning to Boston in 2013 according to Dana White, official date still unknown

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debuted in Boston back in August of 2010 with UFC 118, a pay-per-view headlined by a lightweight title rematch between B.J. Penn and Frankie Edgar as well as the infamous Randy Couture vs. James Toney...Show More Summary

Frankie Edgar on fighting Cub Swanson at featherweight next: ‘Let’s do it!’

Fresh off his third straight loss -- that's right, three in a row, if you can believe that -- at the hands of featherweight champion Jose Aldo this past February at UFC 156, former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar is looking to get back...Show More Summary

UFC Quick Quote: Frankie Edgar chimes in on Georges St. Pierre vs. Nick Diaz at UFC 158

"I think they both come in with strong cardio, Georges is the superior athlete. I think Nick would want to try and pressure him on his feet as much as he can, try to avoid takedowns, but I think - Georges, no one does it better thanShow More Summary

Frankie Edgar vs. Dennis Siver Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Frankie Edgar's recent drop to featherweight and subsequent title loss to Jose Aldo has opened him up to a number of fights at 145. Any of those fights could come against top 10 guys in the UFC. One of these said fights could take place...Show More Summary

Frankie Edgar vs. Cub Swanson Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Following the arrival of former top lightweight contenders Frankie Edgar and Clay Guida, the UFC featherweight division has began to transform. It has turned one of the promotion's thinnest weight classes into a budding dynamo. Divisional...Show More Summary

Urijah Faber Wants 'Big' UFC Match vs. Frankie Edgar, Not Fights With 'Chumps'

Perennial title contender Urijah Faber is set to rescue a scrapped main event for The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale, but he's got his sights set on future fights. Specifically, "The California Kid" wants a crack at Frankie Edgar. During...Show More Summary

Urijah Faber vs. Frankie Edgar? 'California Kid' open to 'huge' UFC showdown against 'The Answer'

After coming up short against Renan Barao at UFC 149 last July for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) interim bantamweight title, Urijah Faber got back on the winning track last weekend (Feb. 23, 2013), submitting Ivan Menjivar...Show More Summary

UFC Featherweight Champ Jose Aldo Refusing to Fight Anthony Pettis

UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo isn't nearly as excited about facing lightweight contender Anthony Pettis as everyone assumed he would be a few weeks ago. Earlier this month on the heels of Jose Aldo defeating Frankie Edgar to retain...Show More Summary

Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar: Full Fight Technical Breakdown

Sometimes rematches are necessary. For instance, when Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard battled to a draw at UFC 125, fans wanted a more satisfying conclusion to the incredible fight they had just witnessed. However, some rematches take...Show More Summary

Frankie Edgar to Remain at Featherweight, Two Possible Opponents Named

Frankie Edgar is staying at 145 pounds, and two possible opponents have already been named for his next fight. The former UFC lightweight champion lost his third consecutive fight at UFC 156 to featherweight champ Jose Aldo in a razor-thin decision. Show More Summary

Report: Frankie Edgar eyeing five-round UFC main event fight against Cub Swanson next

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight champion and featherweight title challenger Frankie Edgar is looking to get back in the win column sooner than later, and "The Answer" believes Cub Swanson is the right man to help...Show More Summary

Interview: Frankie Edgar Awaits His Next Opportunity, Discusses Olympic Wrestling Controversy

(Photo via Esther Lin/MMAFighting.com) CagePotato contributor Oliver Chan was on hand at this weekend's MMA World Expo in New York City, where he got his microphone in front of a wide-range of MMA stars and personalities. We'll be running highlights from his interviews all week. Show More Summary

UFC 156: Jose Aldo defeats Frankie Edgar, and Bigfoot Sliva KO’s Overeem!

UFC 156 was a night that all Brazilian MMA fighters should be proud of, it saw all four Brazilians on the main card walking away with victories. In the only bout that did not feature a Brazilian fighter, Jose Benavidez used his quickness and conditioning to win a decision over Ian McCall in their flyweight [...]

Gray Maynard vs Frankie Edgar 4 at featherweight? 'The Bully' can be convinced

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight Gray Maynard is eying a move to featherweight division, but only if certain mixed martial arts (MMA) match ups are presented, the most significant of which would be a fourth bout with rival Frankie Edgar. Last week, "The Bully" sent out a tweet in reply to a fan who asked if he could make 145 pounds. Show More Summary

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