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‘The timing was right’ - Frankie Edgar opens up on ‘bittersweet’ retirement fight at UFC 281

Fans will be seeing the last of the great Frankie Edgar at UFC 281. After 17 long years as a professional, “The Answer” will step inside the Octagon one final time against Chris Gutierrez.

During a recent conversation with Jimmy Smith for Sirius XM, the former lightweight champion spoke about how he came up with the decision.

“It’s official, man. November 12 is my last fight. A little bittersweet, I really enjoy doing what I do, but all good things must come to an end.

“My thing was this: as long as I’m having fun, I’ll still do it.