UFC 136 Results: Frankie Edgar has the answer for Gray Maynard
Frankie Edgar was determined to prove he could beat Gray Maynard.
On Saturday night, despite all the signs pointing that he would be unable to do so, Edgar did just that, knocking out the challenger in the fourth round to retain his UFC Lightweight Championship in the main event of UFC 136.
After fighting to a 5-round draw back at UFC 125 last January, Saturday’s bout had almost an identical start. Maynard caught Edgar with a big uppercut in the middle of the first round and pummeled the champion to a near stoppage.
However, Edgar managed to stay conscious and mobile, and survived the round despite losing it 10-8 on most cards.
After a break between rounds, Edgar seemed to get his stamina back and began working his game. He used his quickness to out-box Maynard and avoid another big punch, while Maynard looked flat on his feet and simply looking for the one-punch victory.
Come the fourth round, Edgar landed a big cross that dropped Maynard. The challenger got to his feet but ate a series of punches that eventually left him face flat in the canvas.
The win solidifies Edgar as a true star in the sport and he can finally cross Maynard off his list of opponents.
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