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#2 Frankie Edgar vs Gray Maynard 2 - UFC 125
The first time Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard fought, it was on Fight Night 13, and they were both undefeated up-and-comers. Maynard would triumph on the night, outwrestling Edgar to a decision victory.
The second time they fought, things were different. Edgar was the defending Lightweight Champion. The fight would be very different as well, as both fighters had their moments, nearly finishing the bout. It was an all-time classic, and it went the distance. It would be a draw. A rematch would take place ten months later.
#1 Frankie Edgar (c) vs Gray Maynard 3 - UFC 136
The conclusion of the trilogy saw an obvious rematch between Edgar and Maynard. This turned out to be an even bigger war than the first, which came as a surprise to many. However, this time, things wouldn't be left in the judges' hands.
Edgar finally got one over Maynard, knocking him out in the 4th round to retain the Lightweight Championship. The trilogy remains one of the all-time great ones in MMA history. It's sad that we never got a fourth fight, as Edgar and Maynard had a win and a draw apiece against one another.
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