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Frankie EdgarBW
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Frankie Edgar

"The Answer"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 44Ricardo Almeida Jiu-JitsuUFC
24
Wins
11
Losses
1
Draws
46%
Finish Rate
7
KO / TKO
4
Submissions
2003
Pro Debut

Biography

Frank Edgar is an American wrestler and former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight, Featherweight, and Bantamweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), concluding his career as a Bantamweight. He is a former Lightweight Champion, and a multiple-time challenger for the UFC Featherweight Championship. Edgar also competed in Reality Fighting, where he held the Lightweight Championship. He is currently signed to Real American Freestyle (RAF), and will debut against Merab Dvalishvili at RAF 09 on May 30, 2026. Edgar wrestled collegiately for Clarion University of Pennsylvania, where he was a four-time NCAA Division I National qualifier.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy40%
Takedown accuracy31%

3.77

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.82

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

2.29

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.31

avg

Submissions

0.09

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 173 cmUFC debut Feb. 3, 2007Born Toms River, United StatesTeam Toms river, New Jersey

How He Wins

KO / TKO7
Decision11
Submission4

Finish Rate

46%
11 of 24
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
W
W
L
W
L
L
W
L
L
L

Mixed Martial Arts39 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesChris GutiérrezH2HKO (knee)R1UFC 281Nov 12, 2022
LossEcuadorMarlon VeraH2HKO (front kick)R3UFC 268Nov 6, 2021
LossUnited StatesCory SandhagenH2HKO (flying knee)R1UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. VolkovFeb 6, 2021
WinBrazilPedro MunhozH2HDecision (split)R5UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. EdgarAug 22, 2020
LossJung Chan-sungTKO (punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean ZombieDec 21, 2019
LossUnited StatesMax HollowayH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 240Jul 27, 2019
WinUnited StatesCub SwansonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. LeeApr 21, 2018
LossUnited StatesBrian OrtegaH2HKO (punch)R1UFC 222Mar 3, 2018
WinMexicoYair RodríguezH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2UFC 211May 13, 2017
WinUnited StatesJeremy StephensH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 205Nov 12, 2016
LossBrazilJosé AldoH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 200Jul 9, 2016
WinUnited StatesChad MendesH2HKO (punch)R1The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber FinaleDec 11, 2015
WinUnited StatesUrijah FaberH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. FaberMay 16, 2015
WinUnited StatesCub SwansonH2HSubmission (neck crank)R5UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. SwansonNov 22, 2014
WinUnited StatesB.J. PennH2HTKO (punches)R3The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn FinaleJul 6, 2014
WinBrazilCharles OliveiraH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 162Jul 6, 2013
LossBrazilJosé AldoH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 156Feb 2, 2013
LossUnited StatesBenson HendersonH2HDecision (split)R5UFC 150Aug 11, 2012
LossUnited StatesBenson HendersonH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 144Feb 26, 2012
WinUnited StatesGray MaynardH2HKO (punches)R4UFC 136Oct 8, 2011
DrawUnited StatesGray MaynardH2HDraw (split)R5UFC 125Jan 1, 2011
WinUnited StatesB.J. PennH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 118Aug 28, 2010
WinUnited StatesB.J. PennH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 112Apr 10, 2010
WinUnited StatesMatt VeachH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights FinaleDec 5, 2009
WinUnited StatesSean SherkH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 98May 23, 2009
WinBrazilHermes FrançaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. IrvinJul 19, 2008
LossUnited StatesGray MaynardH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. LauzonApr 2, 2008
WinUnited StatesSpencer FisherH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 78Nov 17, 2007
WinCanadaMark BocekH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 73Jul 7, 2007
WinUnited StatesTyson GriffinH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 67Feb 3, 2007
WinUnited StatesJim MillerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Reality Fighting 14Nov 18, 2006
WinUnited StatesDeividas TaurosevičiusH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Reality Fighting 13: Battle at the BeachAug 5, 2006
WinUnited StatesSteve McCabeH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Ring of Combat 10Apr 14, 2006
WinUnited StatesJerome IsipH2HTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)R1SportFighting 2Dec 10, 2005
WinMark GettoH2HTKO (punches)R1Ring of Combat 9Oct 29, 2005
WinEric UreskH2HTKO (punches)R1Underground Combat LeagueJul 10, 2005
LossCasio Pero4–6 OT—March 18, 20052005
LossCory CoopermanMajor 3–12—March 18, 20042004
LossRonaldo Tarquinio3–5—March 20, 20032003

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.