Frankie Edgar accepts challenge and replaces Brian Ortega against 'Korean Zombie' at UFC Busan

F. Edgar (photo) replaces B. Ortega at UFC Busan Photo: Reproduction / Instagram @frankieedgar

Savior. This is the word that defines Frankie Edgar after the athlete accepts the challenge and, at the last minute, replaces Brian ortega in the main fight of UFC Busan against Chan sung jung, or 'Korean zombie', which takes place on December 21st. The North American will star in the attraction after his compatriot injured his knee and was forced to withdraw from the card. The information was confirmed by Ultimate through social media.

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Former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg.), Edgar's name may have surprised some MMA fans, as the fighter was scheduled for January 25th, at UFC Raleigh, when he would make his long-awaited debut in the category. of roosters (up to 61,2kg.). On that occasion, the North American would exchange forces against Cory Sandhagen on the card headed by junior gypsy e Curtis blaydes.

With the migration to the South Korean card, Edgar officially left the January show. The company is then looking for a new opponent for Cory, who should be announced in the coming days.

The clash between Ortega and 'Korean zombie' would mark the dispute between two athletes looking for a new attempt to win the category belt. While the South Korean got his chance in 2013, when the champion was José Aldo, Brian is coming off a title fight defeat against Max Holloway, in December of last year.

 

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As tough as they come 💪 🇺🇸 @FrankieEdgar steps in to the main event of #UFCBusan vs @KoreanZombieMMA.

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