Tag Archives: Frankie Edgar

Mr. Edgar, You Have a Telephone Call at the Front Desk

Dear Mr. Edgar, It has come to my attention that you will be facing Benson Henderson at UFC 144 in Japan. I’m really happy to hear that, and I hope to see an amazing fight. Let me be the first … Continue reading

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UFC Lightweight Division Coming Into Focus

In July, I broke down the logjam at the top of the UFC’s lightweight division, in a post called Demystifying 155. I knew at the time that the logjam would be broken up by some winners and losers at last … Continue reading

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Ben Henderson vs. Jim Miller Is A Huge Fight

Maybe I spend too much time thinking about Lightweights, but this division is stacked. And while there are no shortage of title contenders, the 155 title seems to be defended less than any other. We’re going to get some questions … Continue reading

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NHB Top Ten Pound For Pound Fighters

Maybe slightly more useless than division ranking lists are the pound for pound rankings. I think they’re fun, though, and I end up doing a lot of research and it keeps me fresh. Plus, it encourages a lively debate. 10. … Continue reading

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NHB Top Five Rankings By Division

July is over, let’s review who the best in the world are. I know ranking lists are subjective, and ultimately mean nothing. But it’s fun to have the discussion. Bantamweight This is a tough division. Number 1 is obvious, after … Continue reading

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Demystifying 155

In my previous post I talked about Melvin Guillard and Dennis Siver, two guys who are moving up the ranks of UFC’s Lightweight division. But how high can they possibly move up? The 155-lb division is chock full of fighters … Continue reading

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Possible Guillard vs. Siver Matchup

Melvin Guillard wants a title shot, but with the logjam at the top of UFC’s lightweight division, it’s going to be 12-18 months before he can get one, even if he wins 3 or 4 fights in that time. I … Continue reading

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