Frankie Edgar Says He’s The Only Contender That Makes Sense

Frankie Edgar appeared on the MMA Hour for a new interview. Highlights are below:

On a potential title shot against Max Holloway: “There is no one else. C’mon. There’s no one that makes sense more than me, no one that’s done what I’ve done to get it.”

On Cub Swanson arguing for the next shot: “I don’t see how he’s in consideration, you know? Since me and Cub fought, I’ve fought nothing but top-10, top-five guys. I don’t think he’s fought anyone in the top 10 and he’s also lost a match since then. So I don’t think how that’s even, you can’t even compare the two.”

On Holloway beating Jose Aldo: “I knew that was the best case for me. I just wasn’t going to sit there and shout it out and try to cheer for anybody, I just figured I won’t say much about it, I’ll let those guys figure it out, and the cards fell my in my favor. So, here we go, let’s set up Holloway-Edgar.”

On who he was picking going in: “It was a tossup to me. I know Aldo had great athleticism, good speed, I know Max could just pour it on and has a good motor and range and length, and just like I think you’ve seen Aldo do really well with some speed and combinations, I think that won him the first two rounds, although the second round you could see Max kind of finding his way. Then it seemed like Aldo slowed down quite a bit and Holloway poured it on, get that finish.”

On where he wants to face Holloway: “For a title shot, I’d fight on the moon, you know what I mean? Hawaii would be cool, man. My team would like that, I know that. MSG would be good, too. I’m sure Max would be into that, too. C’mon, World’s Most Famous Arena? I think that makes sense, too. Then again, if they can get Hawaii done I’m 100 percent down. Holloway’s been talking and saying Aldo, you gotta go to the other king’s land, and conquer him on his own land, I’m just trying to follow suit, homie.”