Frankie Edgar ’s fighting career is on pause as he attempts to recover from a recent back surgery. Edgar (24-10-1 MMA, 18-10-1 UFC), a former UFC lightweight champion who now fights at bantamweight, went under the knife roughly two weeks ago for a microdiscectomy. The operation was intended to remove part or all of a bulging or herniated disc in the lower spine. The timeline for recovery, according to HealthLine.com , is approximately six weeks. Edgar will need to be cautious before being cleared for a training camp given the grueling nature of his profession, but “The Answer” said he’s already on the right track. “So far, so good,” Edgar said on the latest edition of his “Champ and The Tramp” podcast .
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Former UFC champ Frankie Edgar on mend after back surgery: ‘I feel really good’ – MMA Junkie