Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar is headed to the bantamweight division. According to ESPN’s report, “The Answer” will test the waters in the 135-pound division after coming up short on a title fight against featherweight champ Max Holloway, who he lost to via unanimous decision in July.
Furthermore, Edgar’s first opponent at bantamweight will reportedly be rising prospect Cory Sandhagen, at UFC Raleigh in North Carolina. on January 25. ESPN also reports that the fight will be the night’s co-main event.
Edgar’s loss to Hollowa came after a unanimous decision victory over Cub Swanson, in April 2018.