Edgar is Prepared to Defend His Title Vs. Maynard at UFC 136, Talks to Takedown

He is that Jersey Kid, the fighter with the heart of a seasoned wrestler. This young man knows where he comes from and where he’s going. Us fans?  We’re along for the ride.

Frankie Edgar is the UFC Lightweight Champion winning 80% of his professional bouts. For the 3rd time he will face Gray Maynard at UFC 136, Oct. 8 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

Edgar and Maynard both pulled out of a third meeting at UFC 130 due to injuries and will now look to settle their draw at UFC 136.  He’ll defend a title that has been proudly worn by stars like B.J. Penn, Sean Sherk and Jens Pulver.

Fight Card:
Frankie Edgar (c) vs. Gray Maynard – UFC Lightweight Title Bout
Jose Aldo (c) vs. Kenny Florian – UFC Featherweight Title Bout
Chael Sonnen vs. Brian Stann
Demian Maia vs. Jorge Santiago
Dave “Pee Wee” Herman vs. Mike Russow
Matt Grice vs. Josh Grispi
Joe Lauzon vs. Melvin Guillard
Anthony Pettis vs. Jeremy Stephens

EDGAR’S INTERVIEW WITH TAKEDOWN RADIO:

Scott Casber
Founder/Host
Takedown Wrestling Radio and TV
USA Wrestling Weekly
515-707-8657