Frankie Edgar finishes Gray Maynard in 4th to close trilogy
The third fight between Edgar and Maynard got off to an explosive start and had an even more explosive ending…
The third fight between Edgar and Maynard got off to an explosive start and had an even more explosive ending Saturday night at UFC 136, with Edgar winning by fourth-round knockout after nearly getting knocked out himself at the start of the fight.
It was the third fight between the two great lightweights, and the first one Edgar won. Maynard beat Edgar in 2007, and the two of them fought to a draw on New Year’s Day this year. Now Edgar has finally beaten Maynard and eliminated any doubt that he’s the best lightweight in the world.
“This ain’t easy fighting someone three times,” Edgar said afterward. “Gray forced me to bring the best out of myself.”
Gray “The Bully” Maynard Vs. Frankie “The Answer” Edgar
Fight was scheduled for 5 rounds (5x5x5x5x5) – Fight was for the Lightweight Title
Frankie Edgar def. Gray Maynard via TKO – Round 4, 3:54