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EXCLUSIVE: Frank Edgar Interview
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EXCLUSIVE: Frank Edgar InterviewToday I had the honor of talking with UFC rising star Frank "The Answer" Edgar about his recent win over Hermes Franca, his $25,000 fight-of-the-night bonus, and even a little politics. The 26 year-old Edgar boasts a 9-1 record including a notable win over Spencer Fisher and he is the only man to have ever defeated Tyson Griffin. Edgar brings a smothering ground game to the cage and with his extensive wrestling background, Edgar is a tall order for any of the UFC's lightweight division fighters. Here's what was said:

Matthew Brothers: "First of all Frank I want to congratulate you on your big win Saturday night over Hermes Franca, and extra congratulations for winning fight-of-the-night honors. You must be pretty happy right now."

Frank Edgar: "Absolutely. It makes my pockets happy for sure. Thanks."

Matt: "How did it feel to come back after your first career loss and get a victory over a former champion like Hermes, and winning a $25,000 bonus in the process?"

Frank: "It was great man. After your first loss you really get down on yourself, or I did at least and it's great to bounce back and get back in the win column."

Matt: "After the big win the other night are you taking a little time off or is it right back to the gym?"

Frank: "Usually I take a week but I got a little banged up and needed some stitches, but as soon as I heal up I'll be right back in there."

Matt: "Yeah, how's the chin doing after that knee connected?"

Frank: "It's all good, it's only 10 stitches. No big problem at all.

Matt: "Now that you're 4-1 in the UFC and you've had some big victories, what are your thoughts on a title shot being in your future?"

Frank: "You know, being that I lost my last fight before this one it's tough to say. 155 is a real deep weight class so whatever the UFC has in store for me I'm cool with. I just want to keep fighting good guys and get better."

Matt: "155 Is definitely stacked. I'm not asking you to call anyone out, but is there anyone in the division who you'd like to fight or you think you'd mesh well with stylistically?"

Frank: "Any of those top guys man, to be honest with you I get this question a lot and the only guy I want to fight is the guy who's holding the belt. I want to fight and be a world champion someday. I know it might not be right away, but eventually that's who I want to fight."

Matt: "Well right now that man is BJ Penn. Break down a fight between you and BJ for me. How do you think you guys stack up against each other?"

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