UFC Fight Night on August 22 is prepared to see a high profile main event featuring an intriguing Bantamweight fight. Pedro Munhoz welcomes Frankie Edgar to the 135-pound division of the UFC, following his illustrious stints in the higher weight classes. Chiefly, the move down to Bantamweight has been a long time coming for ‘The Answer’.

The 135-pound weight class is chalked full of elite fighters who have been vying for their shot at gold. Moreover, the newly minted champion in Petr Yan has added a different dimension and thus invigorated the up-and-coming challengers. The winner of the fight will immediately boost the fighter to the upper echelon of the laundry list of UFC bantamweights.

UFC Fight Night: Pedro Munhoz vs Frankie Edgar

‘The Young Punisher’ has gone 3-2 in his last five outings and had emerged as a serious threat to contend for gold. Despite his setback against Aljamain Sterling, a win over Frankie Edgar will put him right back in the mix. Chiefly, his emphatic KO win over former champion Cody Garbrandt gave him massive exposure and boosted his profile.

Munhoz is a well-rounded fighter who has deceptively heavy hands when he strikes in the pocket. Additionally, he can balance both offense and defense, should the fight hit the canvas. His conditioning will be closely looked at by MMA fans and media, given his near 14-month lay-off from the action.

The ever-durable Edgar has been on a skid as of late, as his chin has been tested by some of the best Featherweights. He has gone 1-3 since March 2018 and has succumbed to punches twice. Fighting closer to his natural weight class should go a long way in heading back to winning ways.

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Frankie’s boxing and wrestling are superior on paper, and his experience facing elite competition is not comparable. Chiefly, his durability has come into question given his recent losses and there are certain intangibles involving the weight cut. If Edgar avoided the power right hand of Munhoz, he should be in the clear.

Prediction: Frankie Edgar to claim a unanimous decision victory.

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