Edgar: I’m in if McGregor or Aldo injured
Frankie Edgar recently revealed that he is the back up plan should Conor McGregor or Jose Aldo be injured and unable to compete at UFC 194.
Frankie Edgar recently revealed that he is the back up plan should Conor McGregor or Jose Aldo be injured and unable to compete at UFC 194:
If victorious against Mendes, the Toms River, NJ fighter is hopeful it will be enough to earn a second crack at the featherweight strap. In fact, Edgar lays claim to being the next step in fighter in the event Aldo or McGregor are unable to fight for whatever reason.
If someone gets hurt I’m the guy stepping in, Edgar said, emphatically adding And that’s from Dana White. You can print that in bold letters!
Edgar said he spoke with the boss and is excited about either prospective fight, but is training for the best Chad Mendes there is.
Jose Aldo is set to fight Conor McGregor on December 12th in Las Vegas at UFC 194 and Frankie Edgar will fight Chad Mendes the day before, December 11th, also in Las Vegas. It looks like the booking was more than coincidence with this new information. Now the UFC will be prepared to put in a replacement fighter in Frankie Edgar who will also have the benefit of a full training camp.
