Frankie Edgar News
The Korean Zombie wants Alexander Volkanovski next!
Chris Taylor - December 21, 2019
‘The Korean Zombie’ picked up arguably the biggest win of his career today at UFC Busan, stopping former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar in the very first round. Chan Sung Jung (16-5 MMA) was able to rock the New Jersey native early on in the fight with a solid punch and quickly used that momentum to take control of the fight. Soon after, ‘TKZ’ would drop ‘The Answer’ with a combination and immediately proceeded to take his back. Edgar would scramble free, but was ultimately dropped again and this time was put away by ground and pound strikes (see that here).
Pros react after The Korean Zombie TKO's Frankie Edgar at UFC Busan
Chris Taylor - December 21, 2019
A featherweight bout between ‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung and former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar headlined today’s UFC Busan event. Jung (15-5 MMA) was originally scheduled to face Brian Ortega at today’s event. However, the California native suffered an injury and was thus forced to pull out of the contest.
UFC Busan Results: Korean Zombie TKO's Frankie Edgar (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 21, 2019
A key featherweight bout between ‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung and former lightweight title holder Frankie Edgar headlines today’s UFC Busan event. Jung (15-5 MMA) was initially slated to face Brian Ortega at today’s event. However, the California native suffered an injury and was thus forced out of the contest.
UFC Busan: Frankie Edgar vs Korean Zombie Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 20, 2019
The Octagon returns to Korea for UFC Busan, a 13-bout fight card headlined by a featherweight tilt between Frankie Edgar and ‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung. Jung (15-5 MMA) was initially slated to face Brian Ortega at today’s event. However, the California native suffered an injury and was thus forced out of the contest.
Frankie Edgar explains why he didn't drop down in weight sooner
Tom Taylor - December 19, 2019
Frankie Edgar initially planned to drop down to bantamweight to fight Cory Sandhagen at UFC Raleigh on January 25, but postponed this plan to take a short-notice featherweight fight with “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung this very weekend at UFC Busan. While The Korean Zombie is currently at the forefront of Edgar’s mind, he does still intend to drop down to the 135-pound bantamweight division. This news will come as a relief to many of his fans, who have long felt he’s too small for the featherweight division, and most certainly the lightweight division, where he previously held a UFC title.
UFC Busan | Pro fighters make their picks for Frankie Edgar vs. the Korean Zombie
Cole Shelton - December 19, 2019
In the final UFC card of the year and the decade, the Octagon will touch down in Busan, South Korea. The UFC Busan main event pairs short-notice replacement, Frankie Edgar against “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung. Heading into the fight, Edgar is a +145 underdog while Jung is a -175 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The majority believe Chan Sung Jung will get his hand raised at home.
Frankie Edgar explains why he accepted 'Korean Zombie' fight, addresses frustrated Cory Sandhagen
Tom Taylor - December 11, 2019
Frankie Edgar was expected to make his bantamweight debut opposite Cory Sandhagen at UFC Raleigh in late January. When he was asked to replace the injured Brian Ortega against the injured “Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, however, he accepted. He’s now scheduled to meet the undead Korean in the main event of UFC Busan on December 21, while a frustrated Sandhagen has been left without the high-profile dance partner he was expecting.
Frankie Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie: opening betting odds revealed
Adam Martin - December 6, 2019
The opening betting odds have been revealed for the featherweight main event at UFC Busan between Frankie Edgar and “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung. The UFC announced yesterday that with Brian Ortega injured and unable to compete, Edgar will now take on The Korean Zombie in the headlining fight at UFC Fight Night 165, the last UFC event of 2019. The card takes place on December 21 at Sajik Arena in Busan, South Korea.
Frankie Edgar vs. 'The Korean Zombie' set as UFC Busan main event
Cole Shelton - December 5, 2019
The UFC has found a replacement for Brian Ortega to battle Chan Sung Jung in the main event of UFC Busan. MMA Junkie was first to report that Frankie Edgar has agreed to battle ‘The Korean Zombie’ in the main event. BJPENN.com has since confirmed that news with sources close to the situation.
Cory Sandhagen reacts to potentially losing Frankie Edgar matchup: 'Not cool'
Tom Taylor - December 5, 2019
Brian Ortega is out of the UFC Busan main event, and Frankie Edgar has been named as the man who could replace him against “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung. That’s bad news for Cory Sandhagen, who was expected to welcome Edgar to bantamweight division at UFC Raleigh in January. While ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported that the UFC is hoping Edgar can fight The Korean Zombie on December 21, and then fight Sandhagen at bantamweight as planned on January 25, that seems extremely unlikely.
Frankie Edgar named as frontrunner to replace Ortega against 'Korean Zombie'
Tom Taylor - December 5, 2019
Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar could be looking at a busy few weeks. Last night, we were hit with the unfortunate news that recent featherweight title challenger Brian Ortega has been forced out of his fan-friendly showdown with “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, which was tapped to headline the UFC’s debut in Busan, South Korea on December 21.
Aljamain Sterling on Aldo, Edgar's bantamweight moves: 'It doesn’t make a ton of sense'
Tom Taylor - December 2, 2019
Former UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and former UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo will both soon debut in the bantamweight division. Top bantamweight contender Aljamain Sterling isn’t sure how these two decorated former champs will perform in this lighter weight class. “Two belts in two different weight classes would be historic, but they’re old in fight years, they’re older in age, and they’re fighting guys who are almost a decade younger than them – so it’s going to be very interesting to see how they do,” Sterling said on UFC Unfiltered recently (via MMA Junkie). “I’m not wishing them any type of ill will, but at the same time, I just wish they hug each other for 15 minutes and have boring fights.
Frankie Edgar moving to bantamweight is a bad idea, says friend Josh Thomson
Adam Martin - November 15, 2019
Frankie Edgar is set to make his bantamweight debut against Cory Sandhagen in early 2020, but his friend Josh Thomson thinks it’s a bad idea. Speaking on the “Weighing In” podcast, Thomson said that he is a close friend of Edgar and is worried about him moving down in weight this late into his career.
Dana White says Conor McGregor vs. Frankie Edgar 'makes no sense' and won't happen
Cole Shelton - October 17, 2019
Conor McGregor and Frankie Edgar have both agreed to fight each other on social media. But, that fight won’t be happening according to UFC president, Dana White. McGregor and his team have called for the Edgar fight, but White has seemingly shut that down in an interview with the Boston Herald.
Frankie Edgar agrees to Conor McGregor fight, McGregor offers to donate purse to charity
Thomas Taylor - October 16, 2019
Earlier today, Conor McGregor took to Twitter to wish Frankie Edgar a Happy Birthday — and claim that he’ll see the New Jersey native in December. Happy birthday Frankie, see you in December.
Manager Ali Abdelaziz says Frankie Edgar will 'whoop Conor McGregor's ass'
Adam Martin - October 10, 2019
Manager Ali Abdelaziz says that Frankie Edgar ‘will still whoop Conor McGregor’s ass’ despite being at a size disadvantage if they do end up fighting. The manager of Dominance MMA spoke at this week’s media event in Los Angeles about a potential fight between his client Edgar and McGregor. Abdelaziz says he likes this fight for Edgar and believes that despite being smaller, Edgar will still beat McGregor.
Aljamain Sterling has surgery, forced to withdraw from rumored Frankie Edgar fight
Cole Shelton - September 24, 2019
Aljamain Sterling will not be fighting at UFC 244 in Madison Square Garden against Frankie Edgar as initially expected. Sterling recently took to Instagram to announce he has undergone wrist surgery, and because of that, he has withdrawn from the rumored Frankie Edgar fight.
John Kavanagh wants Conor McGregor's return fight to be against Frankie Edgar
Cole Shelton - September 23, 2019
John Kavanagh hopes Conor McGregor’s return fight will be against Frankie Edgar. Conor McGregor has been hinting at a return to the Octagon for a while, but has had his sights set on a Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch.