5 Facts you probably didn't know about Frankie Edgar

Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar

#3 When his coach’s Instagram post shocked the world....almost

Edgar with His Coach Mark Henry

Edgar’s longtime coach Mark Henry sent shockwaves throughout the MMA world when he posted on the micro-blogging site on July 4th. It appeared to be an apology to the fans of the sport. It claimed that Frankie was tested positive for some substances in his blood.

A first look at the tweet was enough to cause havoc amongst the fans. However, the whole post was nothing less than a harmless joke.

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“Apologize to fans UFC 200 EDGAR vs ALDO fight MIGHT be OFF @frankieedgar was tested today by USADA and tested positive!!

Substances found in blood – TOUGHNESS-SPEED-RESILIENCE-POWER-GRIT-HEART-DETERMINATION & IRON. Sorry again.”

Well, as unforgiving as the sport may be, it’s refreshing to note that the fighters and their coaches have a sense of humour after all.

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