Jose Aldo vs Frankie Edgar Results and News - UFC 156

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

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 30, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar hopes a victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC 162 this Fourth of July Weekend can help get him over his 'bump in the road' and right back to the top of the mixed martial arts (MMA) world.

What was the best combat sports fight in the first three months of 2013?

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Apr 4, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

We're only a little over three months into 2013, but there have already been some great fights across the spectrum of combat sports. Which would should top the list for the first quarter of the year?

MMA Roundtable: Diaz's appeal, WSOF 2 reviews, best fights of '13 so far, and more

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Mar 27, 2013 3:30 PM EDT

Luke Thomas and Mike Chiappetta debate Nick Diaz's UFC 158 complaints, WSOF 2, the best of the UFC this year so far and more.

Frankie Edgar thought Cub Swanson would 'jump to that fight' after callout

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Mar 12, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

Frankie Edgar was surprised Cub Swanson didn't accept a proposed fight, but it's still a fight the former lightweight champ wants.

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

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 11, 2013 4:13 PM EDT

Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar says he is still more than willing to face Cub Swanson in his next fight inside the Octagon after their initial proposed contest was scrapped because Cub's foot injury prevented him from accepting.

Georges St. Pierre won't let Ben Henderson 'cut' the money-making pay-per-view (PPV) line

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 7, 2013 10:00 PM EST

If you're looking to make money by fighting UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre on a UFC pay-per-view (PPV) event, you better be prepared to stand in the back of a very long line, says "Rush."

Early UFC 157 pay-per-view numbers show strong support for fight card headlined by women

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Feb 26, 2013 12:17 PM EST

Based on early projections, pay-per-view numbers for Saturday night's UFC 157 show, built around the debut of women, Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche, to have more than tripled the previous all-time record for a show headlined by women.

Jose Aldo: There's no way in hell I'm fighting Anthony Pettis

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Feb 24, 2013 11:30 AM EST

Anthony Pettis may have texted UFC President Dana White to ask for -- and apparently receive -- a title shot against Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo but "Scarface" isn't having it. Here's why.

Bully camp: Anthony Pettis’ featherweight title shot is 'bullsh*t'

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 15, 2013 3:30 PM EST

Mac Ramos, head trainer to top UFC featherweight contender, Ricardo Lamas, has voiced his displeasure with Anthony Pettis' title shot in the 145-pound division after doing nothing in the weight class to earn it as opposed to "The Bully."

UFC 156 gate totals $2,437,150 with 7,136 tickets sold for 'Aldo vs Edgar' on Feb. 2 in Las Vegas

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 13, 2013 3:58 PM EST

The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has released the official gate and attendance for this month's UFC 156 pay-per-view (PPV) event in "Sin City." Get a closer look at the numbers behind "Aldo vs Edgar" right here.

Trainer: Jose Aldo’s leg kicks will be a ‘non-issue’ against 'faster' Anthony Pettis

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 12, 2013 5:00 PM EST

Known for his bone-rattling leg kicks, Jose Aldo will have to go to plan B against Anthony Pettis come fight night because his tried-and-true offense will be a 'non-issue' against 'Showtime,' according to his head trainer, Duke Roufus.

'Amused' Anthony Pettis says he's not dropping to featherweight because he's scared to fight Ben Henderson

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 8, 2013 11:45 AM EST

For all you naysayers who feel Anthony Pettis is dropping down to the UFC's 145-pound division to avoid a showdown against 155-pound champion Ben Henderson, think again. 'Showtime' says the move is all about climbing the pound-for-pound rankings.

‘Dumbfounded’ Ricardo Lamas ‘upset’ at losing UFC featherweight title shot to Anthony Pettis

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 6, 2013 6:00 PM EST

Ricardo Lamas is 'dumbfounded' by the UFC's decision to give Anthony Pettis, a lightweight, the next crack at dethroning Jose Aldo from his featherweight throne. Lamas says he should be the one to fight Aldo next after putting in work at 145 pounds.

UFC boss Dana White says Frankie Edgar won't be going back to Lightweight division

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Feb 4, 2013 9:00 PM EST

Frankie Edgar is the former UFC Lightweight champion but UFC president Dana White says he won't be returning to 155lbs following his Featherweight debut against Jose Aldo at UFC 156

Anthony Pettis vs. Jose Aldo? 'Showtime' says the bout has 'fireworks' written all over it

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 4, 2013 8:00 PM EST

Why did current number one UFC lightweight contender Anthony Pettis take the opportunity to call out featherweight champion Jose Aldo after "Junior's" victory over Frankie Edgar UFC 156? "Showtime" explains the reasons behind the challenge, inside.

UFC 156 medical suspension and injuries: Frankie Edgar faces possible six month layoff

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 4, 2013 6:06 PM EST

The NSAC today issued its list of medical suspensions for UFC 156: "Aldo vs. Edgar," which took place on Sat., Feb. 2, 2013, from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, and headliner Frankie Edgar could be riding the pine for up to six months.

UFC 156 payouts and salaries: Which losing fighters bagged the biggest bucks in Vegas?

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 4, 2013 12:56 PM EST

Getting punched in the face for a living must be hard, just as cashing fat paychecks from ZUFFA must be easy. Here's where the two points intersected last Saturday night at the UFC 156 pay-per-view (PPV) event in Las Vegas. Ka-ching!

UFC 156 results recap: Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar event wrap up from Las Vegas

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Feb 4, 2013 9:42 AM EST

Wrapping up the UFC 156: "Aldo vs. Edgar" event that took place on Sat., Feb. 2, 2013, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar and much, much more.

UFC 156 results recap: Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Feb 4, 2013 4:00 AM EST

A full results recap of the UFC 156 main event bout pitting featherweight champion Jose Aldo against former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar. Aldo won the bout via unanimous decision.

UFC 156 results: Frankie Edgar will be even tougher if awarded Jose Aldo rematch

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Feb 3, 2013 4:00 PM EST

Frankie Edgar dropped a close decision to Jose Aldo last night (Feb. 2, 2013) in the UFC 156 main event from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada; however, with a little fine-tuning, which is strength, he could shine in a rematch.

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