Frankie Edgar says Ricardo Lamas next makes most sense; not ruling out 135lb or 155lb bouts

[Graemeo]

Former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar says he's not given up on conquering the featherweight division just yet, but remains open to potential bantamweight and lightweight bouts, if the opposition is right.

Speaking before Christmas on Talking Brawls podcast here on Severe MMA, the 145lb stand out spoke about a range of issues, including his next career move.

Edgar is coming off a decision victory over Jeremy Stephens at UFC 205 in New York and has now fought all top-five ranked fighter, except Ricardo Lamas, a fight he thinks makes sense.

"I’m not one really to call out names or anything like that. I fought everybody. I think the Lamas fight does make sense; he’s the highest ranked, assuming he’s free.”

Edgar lost for a second time to now featherweight champion Jose Aldo at UFC 200, last July, pushing him further back in the line for a potential rematch with the Brazilian.

“I still think I’m close to 45’. I believe I’m right there knocking on that door. Obviously, I got to see what happens with Max and Aldo.”

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[Reach4theSky]

Would love to see Frankie at 135..lots of interesting fights for him there..

 

[DS7]

Go to 135 already. There is no future at 145 or 155.

 

[JAGDPANZER209]

Go down to 135, beat someone like Caraway, then go for the champ

 

[Frank McEdgar]

My money will always be on Frank no matter what. Top5 p4p all time IMO

 

[Tamriel Terror]

the problem is if aldo is champ at 145 frankie is stuck. I dont want to see aldo outclass him again, just go to 135. Him vs cruz, cody, or tj would be insane

 

[mkt]

Would love to see Frankie at 135..lots of interesting fights for him there..

I like the idea but I think it's too late. The lower the weight class, the more it's a young man's sport. Just a small loss of speed really hurts. Being 35 or older with a bunch of wars/damage isn't a good fit for 135....even Cruz at age 31 with a history of injuries isn't good.

I wish Frankie made this move long ago. I always wanted to see him fight Cruz. At this point, he's another Urijah Faber, though.

 

[Roop Holstry]

I hope Frankie can bounce back from his back and MCL injuries. At his age in the lighter divisions it can be tough. Funny story, yesterday I was working part time commercial cleaning in Toms River and I happened to be I his chiropractors office. There were pics of Liam Mcgeary, Frankie and Marlon Moraes.

I must've missed seeing Edgar by 20 minutes because I saw his name on the check in sheet. Would love to meet the legendary Frankie



Lamas is a good fight though

 

[Reach4theSky]

I like the idea but I think it's too late. The lower the weight class, the more it's a young man's sport. Just a small loss of speed really hurts. Being 35 or older with a bunch of wars/damage isn't a good fit for 135....even Cruz at age 31 with a history of injuries isn't good.

I wish Frankie made this move long ago. I always wanted to see him fight Cruz. At this point, he's another Urijah Faber, though.

Faber he is not. He hasn't even really dropped off yet.

But you may be right, it may be too late. Only one way to find out..

 

[mkt]

Faber he is not. He hasn't even really dropped off yet.

But you may be right, it may be too late. Only one way to find out..

Not yet, but remember how Faber was a few years ago. He could beat everyone but the division champ. That's how Frankie has been for years at 145.

Once Frankie loses to another contender, I think the writing will be on the wall.

 

[BjPenn2017]

I might be in the minority, but I wouldn't mind seeing him at 55 again. I think he has some fights there, I also think he'd do quite well.

 

[VinceArch]

If Max can beat Aldo then Frankie has a shot but if Aldo wins I think it is best for Frankie to go to a different weight class.

 

[MuyThaiElbows]

Would love to see Frankie at 135..lots of interesting fights for him there..

This.
Plus Lamas vs Edgar will be so much fun.

 

[DLX]

I'd pay bricks to see Frankie vs NoLove

 

[The Great Macsby]

Lamas is an easy fight for Frankie. No thanks. Frankie 'no answer' edgar is in a bind. He's not good enough to beat Aldo and Conor (possibly even Max - would be a great fight) but he's too good for the rest of the division. 135 is his home. A fight against Rivera would have been great, bloody caraway.