Ultimate reschedules fight between Pedro Munhoz and Frankie Edgar for UFC 252, in August

P. Munhoz (left) and F. Edgar (right) face each other in August for the UFC 252. Photo: Montage SL/MMA Press

Confirmed. Ultimate made official the postponement of the clash between Peter Munhoz e Frankie Edgar for August 15 in Las Vegas. Athletes will meet at the UFC 252, on a card starring the trilogy between Stipe Miocic e Daniel Cormier. On his social networks, the North American confirmed the information.

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• The fight was brought back. Time to recharge, recalibrate and go on the attack,” wrote Frankie on her Instagram account.

Initially, the fighters would exchange forces this Wednesday (15), in one of the four events on 'Ilha da Luta', in Abu Dhabi. The Brazilian, however, tested positive for COVID-19 in one of his tests and was forced to leave the show..

The clash between the São Paulo native and the North American will mark Edgar's debut in the bantamweight category (up to 61,2kg). Former lightweight champion, this will be the third division in which Frankie appears.

In an unstable phase of his career, Edgar, who has three defeats in his last five commitments, will have the chance to reacquaint himself with his victories and, as a bonus, enter the top 10 of the category, if he wins the challenge against Munhoz.

Currently, Pedro is 7th in the category which, since last Saturday (11), has been led by the Russian Petr yan. The São Paulo native comes from a defeat to aljamain sterling and will seek, against a big name in the company's history, to return to the radar for a future fight for the title.

Fight got pushed back………..good! Time to Reload, Recalibrate, Reengage and go on the Attack! Let's gooooo! @jockowillink # ufc252 #Faith pic.twitter.com/oEOTHM4iq1

— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) July 12, 2020