Frankie Edgar says he would have liked to have faced McGregor at featherweight: 'He's the most popular guy in the sport'

The North American approached a fight against the 'Notório' in 2015, but saw Chad Mendes 'skip the line' and face the Irishman

F. Edgar faces C. Sandhagen in the UFC Las Vegas 18. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Close to face Cory Sandhagen No. UFC Las Vegas 18 this Saturday (6), Frankie Edgar made a reflection when talking about his past in sport. After becoming lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg.) and moving down a category, the North American stated that he would have liked to have faced Conor McGregor in featherweight (up to 65,7kg.).

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Frankie Edgar e Conor McGregor they already had a 'collision course' in 2015. At the time, Ultimate even considered the fighters for the interim featherweight belt. However, the organization arranged the fight between the 'Notório' and Chad Mendes. Now, the North American regrets that the duel did not take place.

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“Of course it upset me (not facing Conor McGregor). He's the most popular guy in our sport. Any time you can step into the Octagon with someone like that, you take advantage of the opportunity. I think it's in the past, he's at lightweight or even welterweight, if he fights Nate (Diaz) again, I'm many weight classes below”, revealed Edgar, in an interview with 'BJPenn.com'.

At 39, Frankie Edgar He has been a professional in MMA since 2005. Currently, the American has a record of 24 wins, eight losses and one draw. In his last appearance, which took place in August, he beat the Brazilian Peter Munhoz in the judges' split decision.

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