Frankie Edgar says he deserves FW title shot against Max

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MovinOn

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”I think everybody knows it should go to me,” Edgar said. “Even the guys who want the shot, you [hear] them say ‘Well, I know Frankie should get it, but...’ You know? Alexander Volkanovski is fighting Jose Aldo in a few weeks and that may have an impact, but I think everybody knows it’s me. I’ve worked my entire career for it to be me.”

”The fact I put it on the line the last time Max and I were supposed to meet up, that holds some weight,” Edgar argued. “I know the UFC likes to reward people who are willing to just let it fly. I’ve done that my whole career. I’m ready for that reward.”

”I know I’m only on a one-fight win streak,” Frankie admitted. “But people do realize that I took a risk and went for it. And I’d do it again, because that’s the kind of guy I am.”

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This isn't the most deserving point in Frankie's career but fans would get behind a fight between him and Max. Rankings have gone out the window in the UFC anyway. Frankie is 37 and has been a helluva competitor for years. Give him the shot, Dana!
 

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the first time I saw Frankie fight, think it was his ufc debut. he was getting kneebarred to fuck at the end of the fight, but chose not to tap, earning the win and a serious knee injury. fair play to him, always remember him by that.
 

Dick Niaz

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Give it to him. The shot was his, but he being the company man he is, stepped in and saved an event. He lost, but IMO he beats Ortega 8 out of 10 times. He beat Cub soundly. Aldo isn’t getting it. Ortega isn’t getting it. Volkanovski has a decent claim, but only has notable wins over Elkins (ranked 10 at the time) and Mendes (ranked 5 at the time). He needs a win over a top contender (Ortega, Aldo) to truly earn the title shot. Frankie is not only a fan favorite, but one of the best ever and a bad matchup for Max. Give him his due.
 

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Due to the number of ridiculous shots given as of late. Holm gets a shot, Lesnar is getting a shot, Cody got an immediate rematch, just give Frankie the shot. At least he is coming off a win and free of fucking up with PEDs.

If Volkanovski beats Aldo, he would be more deserving, would agree with that.
 

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Due to the number of ridiculous shots given as of late. Holm gets a shot, Lesnar is getting a shot, Cody got an immediate rematch, just give Frankie the shot. At least he is coming off a win and free of fucking up with PEDs.

If Volkanovski beats Aldo, he would be more deserving, would agree with that.
So the Holm shots are ridiculous but the difference is that there's not really anyone breaking down the door.

Frankie is on a 1-fight win streak - against a guy on his way out and looked worse against him than when he beat him the first time - and has sat out for a year.

Meanwhile Aldo and Volkanovski have been fighting and winning and are now fighting each other.

It would be ridiculous to give Frankie a shot over them to reward him for his inactivity. That sort of thing wrecks the infrastructure of the sport.
 

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the first time I saw Frankie fight, think it was his ufc debut. he was getting kneebarred to fuck at the end of the fight, but chose not to tap, earning the win and a serious knee injury. fair play to him, always remember him by that.
it was awesome. And then he’s like “fuck you dude” and starts hammerfisting the guy in the thigh I believe
 

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That doesn’t change the fact that he is the most deserving challenger and is a baaad matchup for Max.
A bad matchup for Max? Max is a better version of Jose at thins point....Jose beat the shit out on Frankie.

Max is bigger, better TD defense and better cardio.
 

Dick Niaz

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A bad matchup for Max? Max is a better version of Jose at thins point....Jose beat the shit out on Frankie.

Max is bigger, better TD defense and better cardio.
Yeah, agree to disagree on this one. Aldo is a leg kick heavy striker who beats guys down. Max is a high volume pitter-patter striker who breaks guys down. Frankie can get beat down, but not broke down. Also, Max has decent but not great takedown defense, while Frankie excels at taking guys down and controlling them. MMA is a sport of stylistic matchups and MMA math doesn’t work here, so yeah I stick by by claim....Frankie is a bad matchup for Max
 

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Yeah, agree to disagree on this one. Aldo is a leg kick heavy striker who beats guys down. Max is a high volume pitter-patter striker who breaks guys down. Frankie can get beat down, but not broke down. Also, Max has decent but not great takedown defense, while Frankie excels at taking guys down and controlling them. MMA is a sport of stylistic matchups and MMA math doesn’t work here, so yeah I stick by by claim....Frankie is a bad matchup for Max
I guess I'll just wait for the bet then....
 

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Yeah, agree to disagree on this one. Aldo is a leg kick heavy striker who beats guys down. Max is a high volume pitter-patter striker who breaks guys down. Frankie can get beat down, but not broke down. Also, Max has decent but not great takedown defense, while Frankie excels at taking guys down and controlling them. MMA is a sport of stylistic matchups and MMA math doesn’t work here, so yeah I stick by by claim....Frankie is a bad matchup for Max
What’s the difference between beating a guy down and breaking him down ?
 

Dick Niaz

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And Is this a technical definition or just you waffling ?
WTF? Are you trying to be an a-hole or something? We are on an MMA thread where people share opinions. You get that right? I’m pretty sure I already said agree to disagree, so no need to try and get cute. I’m not your huckleberry
 

PrideNeverDie

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WTF? Are you trying to be an a-hole or something? We are on an MMA thread where people share opinions. You get that right? I’m pretty sure I already said agree to disagree, so no need to try and get cute. I’m not your huckleberry
Listen ... I was only confused about your beat / break down statement , easy done without a proper explanation of the meaning you placed on it . Not trying to be an a-hole or be cute .... so take this as an apology :cheers: if I offended you
 

Dick Niaz

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Listen ... I was only confused about your beat / break down statement , easy done without a proper explanation of the meaning you placed on it . Not trying to be an a-hole or be cute .... so take this as an apology :cheers: if I offended you
All good brother