UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard 3 | Event Profile, Full Results & Legacy
- Ariel Helwhiney
- 5 days ago
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Introduction
UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III. October 8, 2011. Toyota Center, Houston, Texas. Frankie Edgar defeated Gray Maynard by TKO at 3:54 of round four, closing one of the UFC lightweight division’s defining trilogies with a final score of 1-1-1. The event held the UFC record for most total fighting time at 158 minutes and 32 seconds.
Maynard rocked Edgar in round one of the third fight, as he had in the second. He did not try to finish; he conserved energy. Edgar recovered and turned the fight around through rounds two, three, and four. At 3:54 of the fourth, Edgar’s punches forced the stoppage. Chael Sonnen submitted Brian Stann in round one. Joe Lauzon submitted Melvin Guillard in 47 seconds. José Aldo defended the FW title against Kenny Florian by unanimous decision.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Quick Stats
3. The Build-Up
4. Main Event
5. Co-Main Event
6. Full Results
7. Bonuses & Awards
8. Records & Milestones
9. Legacy & Impact
10. FAQ
11. References
Quick Stats
Date: October 8, 2011
Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, USA
Attendance: 16,164
Main Event: Frankie Edgar (c) vs. Gray Maynard III — UFC LW Championship
Result: Edgar def. Maynard — TKO (Punches) — R4, 3:54 — trilogy 1-1-1; Edgar retains
Notable: Aldo def. Florian UD (FW); Sonnen sub Stann R1; Lauzon subs Guillard in 47 sec; UFC record total fight time 158:32; $75k bonuses
The Build-Up
Edgar and Maynard had met twice. Maynard won the first by decision (UFC Fight Night 13, 2008). The second at UFC 125 ended in a draw after Maynard nearly stopped Edgar in round one. The trilogy was scheduled for UFC 130 but both withdrew with injuries. It was rescheduled for UFC 136. The series was 1-0-1 heading in; the winner took the series and retained the title.
Main Event
Frankie Edgar (c) vs. Gray Maynard III — UFC LW Championship
Round one: Maynard landed a right hand that staggered Edgar. He attacked but chose patience — conserving energy, unlike at UFC 125 where he had charged and gassed. Edgar covered and moved. He survived.
Rounds two and three: Edgar recovered completely and began controlling the fight with his speed and boxing. Maynard’s early energy advantage was spent.
Round four: Edgar increased the pace. He landed a combination that hurt Maynard and followed. Referee Josh Rosenthal stopped the fight at 3:54. Edgar had survived another first round from Maynard and won the series 1-1-1 by closing it with a finish.
Co-Main Event
José Aldo (c) vs. Kenny Florian — UFC FW Championship
Aldo used his leg kicks and movement to control all five rounds. Florian, a veteran LW moving down to FW, could not find his range. Judges scored 49-46 on all three scorecards. Aldo’s status as the dominant FW champion was confirmed once more.
Full Results
Preliminary Card
Aaron Simpson def. Eric Schafer — Decision — R3 — MW
Demian Maia def. Jorge Santiago — Decision — R3 — MW
Anthony Pettis def. Jeremy Stephens — Decision — R3 — LW; Pettis impresses after WEC
Darren Elkins def. Michihiro Omigawa — Decision — R3 — FW
Leonard Garcia def. Nam Phan — Decision — R3 — FW; Fight of the Night ($75k each)
Main Card
Joe Lauzon def. Melvin Guillard — Submission (RNC) — R1, 0:47 — LW; major upset; Sub Night ($75k to Lauzon)
Chael Sonnen def. Brian Stann — Submission (Arm Triangle) — R1, 3:51 — MW
José Aldo def. Kenny Florian — Decision (Unanimous) — R5, 5:00 (49-46 x3) — FW Championship; Co-Main
UFC LW Championship (5 rounds) — Main Event
Frankie Edgar def. Gray Maynard — TKO (Punches) — R4, 3:54 — LW Championship; trilogy 1-1-1; Fight of the Night ($75k to Edgar)
Bonuses & Awards
Fight of the Night: Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard III — $75,000 to Edgar; Leonard Garcia vs. Nam Phan — $75,000 to each.
Sub of the Night: Joe Lauzon vs. Melvin Guillard — $75,000 to Lauzon.
Records & Milestones
UFC record for most total fighting time — 158 minutes and 32 seconds across all bouts at UFC 136.
Edgar-Maynard trilogy 1-1-1 — Maynard wins first, draw in second, Edgar TKO in third; one of LW’s defining rivalries concluded.
Chael Sonnen sub Stann R1 — Sonnen continues MW ascent post-UFC 117 loss to Silva; positions himself for rematch.
Lauzon subs Guillard in 47 seconds — Guillard was a heavy favourite; Lauzon’s guillotine was the biggest upset on the card.
Legacy & Impact
UFC 136 completed one of the LW division’s best trilogies. The three fights told a coherent story: Maynard’s physical dominance and Edgar’s resilience. In the third fight, Maynard applied the lesson from UFC 125 — he did not blow his energy in round one — and Edgar still overcame him. The finish settled the question definitively.
Chael Sonnen's performance against Brian Stann was notable for how quickly it ended and how technically it was constructed. Sonnen submitted Stann with an arm triangle — not a scramble finish but a planned positional attack. His trajectory toward a Silva rematch accelerated after UFC 136.
FAQ
How did the Edgar-Maynard trilogy end?
Edgar won the trilogy 1-1-1. Maynard won the first fight (UFC Fight Night 13, 2008). The second ended in a draw (UFC 125, January 2011). Edgar stopped Maynard by TKO in round four of the third fight at UFC 136.
Did Maynard rock Edgar again in round one at UFC 136?
Yes. Maynard again staggered Edgar in round one of the third fight. The difference was that Maynard chose to be more patient rather than blitzing. Edgar still recovered and won the fight by TKO in round four.
Was Lauzon vs Guillard a surprise at UFC 136?
Yes. Melvin Guillard was one of the UFC's most powerful lightweight strikers and a significant favourite. Joe Lauzon submitted him with a rear-naked choke in 47 seconds. Lauzon earned the Sub of the Night bonus.
What record did UFC 136 set?
UFC 136 set the UFC record for most time spent in actual fighting at 158 minutes and 32 seconds, surpassing the previous record held by UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz.
Was UFC 136 a double title card?
Yes. Both the LW and FW championships were defended. Edgar retained the LW title over Maynard in the main event; Aldo retained the FW title over Florian in the co-main.
References
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