Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard (UFC 125)

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Frankie Edgar's victory over Gray Maynard at UFC 125 was a testament to his remarkable resilience and determination. The bout, which took place on January 1, 2011, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, was a highly anticipated rematch between the two lightweight contenders. Edgar, who had previously defeated Maynard via split decision at UFC 956, was looking to extend his winning streak to 15 fights, while Maynard sought to avenge his previous loss and claim the number one contender spot. The fight itself was a closely contested and intense affair, with both fighters giving it their all. Edgar, known for his relentless pressure and technical grappling skills, was able to use his quickness and footwork to evade Maynard's powerful strikes and take the fight to the ground. From there, Edgar was able to control the action, using his submission skills to earn the victory via unanimous decision. The win cemented Edgar's status as one of the top lightweight fighters in the world, and set him up for a highly anticipated title fight against B.J. Penn later that year.