Frankie Edgar receives six-month medical suspension after UFC Busan loss

The former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg.), Frankie Edgar, he didn't have the end of the year of his dreams. After being brutally knocked out by Chang Sung Jung, the 'Korean zombie', in the main fight of UFC Busan, held last Saturday (21), the North American had to endure a heavy medical suspension. The fighter will be away from the octagon for six months. The information was released by 'MixedMartialArts”.

When he agreed to face Chang, Frankie's script, which was preparing to go from featherweight (up to 65,7kg) to bantamweight (up to 61,2kg), could have been perfect. By accepting a match two weeks in advance, replacing the injured player Brian ortega, Edgar could leave South Korea as a hero who saved the card and took home the victory.

The outcome, however, was tragic. The North American ended up suffering a knockout in the opening seconds and, as a measure to maintain the fighter's physical integrity, the athletic commission decided to remove the athlete for 180 days (six months).

Frankie, who would debut in the new category against Cory Sandhagen, on January 25, at UFC Raleigh, now, he will only be able to return to action in the middle of 2020. At 38 years old, the veteran of the sport has completed 31 appearances since making his professional debut in MMA.

Sung, in turn, ensured a perfect 2019 with two big wins, which placed him in fourth place in the division's official rankings. The athlete is waiting for an opportunity to compete for the category title. The current number one featherweight, Alexander Volkanovsky recently dethroned Max Holloway in one of the main fights of the UFC 245.