UFC 144 Predictions: Frankie Edgar Will Barely Edge out Benson Henderson

UFC 144 from Japan is sure to be thrilling, and the main event featuring Frankie Edgar and Benson Henderson will not disappoint as both fighters give fans an epic battle. 

In the end, Edgar will retain his UFC lightweight title by narrowly beating Henderson. 

Both fighters are very good at what they do, which is why this will be such an intense match. However, Edgar's speed will be too much, as he outlasts Henderson. 

Henderson has never lost in UFC, but his streak will end this weekend. He matches well with Edgar's wrestling, but the champ will not be denied. 

Edgar's striking is better than Henderson, as his swift movement and fast hands will frustrate Henderson all night long. 

Known as "Smooth," Henderson will have to consider handing that nickname over to Edgar because "The Answer" will be much more suave and fluid in the fight. 

Still, Henderson will use his strength, flexibility and stamina to give Edgar a true challenge. Japan will be getting one heck a show this weekend. 

However, Edgar's quickness will be on full display at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, making it hard for Henderson to find a great deal of success. Henderson will give it is all and take Edgar to the brink, but he won't be able to do enough to get the victory. 

You can watch this main event on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. ET, and all of the preliminary-card fights air live on FX and stream on Facebook.