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Frankie
Edgar
19-5-1( W-L-D )
Current Rank: #2 Featherweight
Fight Night Bonuses: 2 Performance of the Night / 7 Fight of the Night
1 Knockout of the Night

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 20 fights.
Record: 19-5-1
Summary: Wrestling, cardio, boxing

Fighter Info

Nickname: The Answer
From: Summit, New Jersey USA
Fights Out Of: Toms River, New Jersey USA
Age: 34
Height: 5' 6" ( 167 cm )
Weight: 145 lb ( 65 kg )
Reach 68"
Leg Reach 37"
College: Clarion University
Degree: Political Science

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
3248
39% Successful
1266
Types of Successful Strikes
0
1266
66% Standing
24%
839
117
310
Striking Defense
70
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
172
35% Successful
61
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
8
42
2
Takedown Defense
66
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay Awards
Frankie Edgar
Jul 9, 2016
80
79
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R5 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Frankie Edgar
Dec 11, 2015
13
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Watch
Performance of the Night
Win
Frankie Edgar
May 16, 2015
83
48
5
0
0
0
2
0
 R5 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Frankie Edgar
Nov 22, 2014
93
31
7
0
2
0
16
0
 R5 Submission
Watch
Performance of the Night
Win
Frankie Edgar
Jul 6, 2014
90
13
3
0
0
0
3
0
 R3 KO/TKO
Watch
Win
Frankie Edgar
Jul 6, 2013
81
38
2
0
0
1
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Fight of the Night
Frankie Edgar
Feb 2, 2013
76
60
0
2
0
0
0
0
 R5 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Fight of the Night
Frankie Edgar
Aug 11, 2012
64
66
0
2
1
2
0
0
 R5 Decision - Split
Watch
Frankie Edgar
Feb 25, 2012
68
87
5
1
0
3
0
0
 R5 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Fight of the Night
Frankie Edgar
Oct 8, 2011
61
42
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R4 KO/TKO
Watch
Knockout of the Night
DRAW
Frankie Edgar
Jan 1, 2011
95
71
3
3
2
1
0
1
 R5 Decision - Split
Watch
Fight of the Night
Frankie Edgar
Aug 28, 2010
94
36
3
2
0
0
1
0
 R5 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Frankie Edgar
Apr 10, 2010
71
61
0
1
0
0
0
0
 R5 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Win
Frankie Edgar
Dec 5, 2009
25
7
0
3
1
0
1
0
 R2 Submission
Watch
Fight of the Night
Win
Frankie Edgar
May 23, 2009
74
27
1
1
1
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Frankie Edgar
Jul 19, 2008
69
18
10
0
0
1
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Fight of the Night
Loss
Frankie Edgar
Apr 2, 2008
19
26
9
1
0
0
3
1
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Win
Frankie Edgar
Nov 17, 2007
42
6
8
0
0
0
10
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Win
Frankie Edgar
Jul 7, 2007
31
6
0
0
0
0
2
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Win
Frankie Edgar
Feb 3, 2007
55
38
8
3
0
4
6
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Fight of the Night
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Biography

TRAINING: Train two times a day, six days a week, consisting of boxing, BJJ, wrestling, and strength and conditioning.
 
When and why did you start training for fighting? After I graduated from college in May of 2005. I always liked the sport. I have seen other people with a wrestling background do well, and I felt that I could succeed.

Accomplishments in amateur competition? Two-time State Place Winner for New Jersey, 2nd in H.S. Nationals in 2000, four-time Division I National Qualifier for Clarion University and College Freestyle All-American in 2004.

Accomplishments in pro competition? Former UFC lightweight champion, Reality Fighting 155lb Champion

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Do you have any heroes? My dad and my high school wrestling coach, Mr. Reid. These two are the toughest people that I know, both mentally and physically.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I have a BA in Political Science from Clarion University

What was your job before you started fighting? Plumber

Favorite grappling technique: Guillotine choke

Favorite striking technique: Right hand
 
• 1-1-1 against Gray Maynard, 3-0 against BJ Penn

• Made three successful title defenses (2-0-1) before loss to Henderson

• Five wins by knockout, four by submission (2 RNC, 1 guillotine, 1 neck crank)

• Six first-round finishes

• Has solid stand-up skills as well as exceptional wrestling

Career

Key Opponents

BJ Penn
BJ Penn
16-10-2
( W-L-D )
Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard
13-6-1, 1NC
( W-L-D )

Key Fights

Result
Opponent
Event
Replay
Win
 BJ Penn UFC® 118 EDGAR vs PENN 2

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