Frankie Edgar vs Pedro Munhoz Prediction and Odds, UFC Vegas 7

Crossroad terminals await former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar this weekend at UFC Vegas 7 as he faces 135 lb standout Pedro Munhoz. The billed matchup stands as the evening's main event and is scheduled for five rounds.

Frankie Edgar (+210)

Having expired at featherweight, Edgar drops to a new division once more Saturday while attempting to rejuvenate his career. “TheAnswer” captured MMA glory one decade ago after upsetting BJ Penn at massive +588 odds to begin a gritty title run and abolish Penn’s dominance. Following his successful rematch with “The Prodigy” and trilogy-ending TKO of Gray Maynard, Edgar carried disputed setbacks vs. Benson Henderson to featherweight. A natural fit at 145, the former championship standard gave prime Jose Aldo fits -arguably winning both their encounters- while clearing the division’s top names. Though, losses to Brian Ortega, Max Holloway and a recent knockout defeat versus Chan Sung Jung have likely signaled the end of Edgar’s memorable career. Facing those prospects, the 38-year-old will give his all to add Munhoz to a who’s who of downed opponents while furthering last hour title aspirations amid a spate of TKO losses.

Pedro Munhoz (-250)

Of course, no. 5 ranked bantamweight Pedro Munhoz has other plans. The “Young Punisher,” -perhaps requiring a new sobriquet at 33 years old- has shown top quality in defeating Cody Garbrandt, Bryan Caraway and Rob Font before recently falling vs. Aljamain Sterling. Overall, Munhoz stands 8-4 against UFC fare, stumbling only to elitists Raphael Assuncao, Jimmie Rivera, John Dodson and Sterling. Along the way, the Brazilian has authored six stoppages and should gain another during Saturday’s main event vs. Edgar.

The Prediction: Clearly, this matchup is thanks for all Frankie Edgar has given MMA and the UFC. However, Munhoz owns lopsided odds to win by TKO or submission during his upcoming 25 minute featured bout opposite faded Edgar. Carrying 13 paid finishes alongside a credible record, expect Munhoz to land fight-ending leather vs. “The Answer” and continue bidding for his own title opportunities.

The Pick: Pedro Munhoz by TKO. Following recent knockout defeats, and countless firefights, Edgar's chin has lost currency. The durable qualities that marked the collegiate wrestler's rise to prominence are dim and Munhoz will make short work of his bigger-named assignment well within five rounds.

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