A pivotal featherweight matchup between top contenders Frankie Edgar and Chad Mendes has been set as the main event of The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale this December.
Following a report from Lancenet, Team Alpha Male’s Justin Buchholz confirmed the matchup on Stud Show Radio. The UFC has yet to officially announce the matchup because the final paperwork has yet to be signed.
Frankie Edgar vs Chad Mendes set as TUF 22 Finale main event
Edgar is coming off a unanimous decision win over Urijah Faber at UFC Fight Night 66 earlier this year. Prior to that, he dominated Cub Swanson and submitted him in the fifth round with only seconds to go.
Mendes is coming off a second-round TKO loss to Conor McGregor at UFC 189 when he fought for the interim belt. Prior to that, he stopped top five Ricardo Lamas via knockout in round one.
TUF 22 Finale takes place live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Dec. 11.
