UFC 162 Review Frankie Edgar vs Charles Oliveira

In my opinion, the number 3 pound for pound fighter in the world, returned to the octagon in true Frankie style. His quality opposition in Oliveira didn't make things easy though. It was trade mark Edgar from the first bell. He danced and picked off Charles early, working good angles. Oliveira wasn't to be denied though and he threw as good as he got late in the round, to keep up his chances of stealing the 1st. Frankie again was light on his feet in the 2nd and was able to land more telling blows before completing a big takedown towards the end of the round, however, Oliveira being a highly skilled BJJ tactician, would not lay down and let Edgar control him. The Brazilian national, locked in a tight guillotine that had Edgar scrambling for position, it was deep though and Oliveira had full guard. SAVED BY THE BELL! Charles had to release it, he came so close to getting the W at the end of the second.

Frankie taking Oliveira down hard

The former lightweight champion, did more of the same in the 3rd and final, taking the unanimous decision victory. He unfortunately will have to wait for a few others to get their shot at the belt before he gets another go at it. But he will get that shot. Don't take anything away from Charles Oliveira though, this kid is only 23 and went the distance with elite competition. He'll be around for years to come, with some added improvement in his stand up, expect to see him eventually get a title shot as well. Who knows, it may even be a rematch against Frankie Edgar.