Frankie Edgar "The Answer"

Frankie Edgar, known as "The Answer", is a mixed martial artist from the United States competing in the UFC Bantamweight division. Frankie Edgar holds a professional record of 23-11-1, including 15-12-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 3 came by knockout or TKO, 1 by submission and 11 by decision. Frankie Edgar stands 5'6", has a 68-inch reach, and is 41 years old. Frankie Edgar is currently on a 3-fight losing streak and is listed as Retired.

Frankie Edgar profile

DivisionBantamweight
Professional record23-11-1
UFC record15-12-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusRetired
CountryUnited States
Age41
Date of birth1981-10-16
Height5'6"
Reach68"
Leg reach37.5"
Last weigh-in135.6 lbs
Current streakL3
Total octagon time7h 57m

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute3.77
Significant strikes absorbed per minute2.82
Striking accuracy40%
Striking defense66%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.09
Strikes to the head66%
Strikes to the body19%
Strikes to the legs15%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes2.29
Takedown defense66%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.31
Average control time per fight (seconds)181.06

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO3
UFC wins by submission1
UFC wins by decision11

Frankie Edgar UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2022-11-12UFC 281: Adesanya vs. PereiraChris GutierrezlossKnee · 2:01 · R1
2021-11-06UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2Marlon VeralossFront Kick · 3:50 · R3
2021-02-06UFC Fight NightCory SandhagenlossFlying Knee · 0:28 · R1
2020-08-22UFC Fight NightPedro MunhozwinDecision · Split
2019-12-21UFC on ESPN+ 23Chan Sung JunglossPunches · 3:18 · R1
2019-07-27UFC 240: Holloway vs. EdgarMax HollowaylossDecision · Unanimous
2018-04-21UFC Fight Night 128Cub SwansonwinDecision · Unanimous
2018-03-03UFC 222: Cyborg vs. KunitskayaBrian OrtegalossPunches · 4:44 · R1
2017-05-13UFC 211: Miocic vs. Dos Santos 2Yair RodriguezwinDoctor Stoppage · 5:00 · R2
2016-11-12UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregorJeremy StephenswinDecision · Unanimous
2016-07-09UFC 200: Tate vs. NunesJosé AldolossDecision · Unanimous
2015-12-11The Ultimate Fighter 22 FinaleChad MendeswinPunches · 2:28 · R1
2015-05-16UFC Fight Night 66Urijah FaberwinDecision · Unanimous
2014-11-22UFC Fight Night 57Cub SwansonwinNeck Crank · 4:56 · R5
2014-07-06The Ultimate Fighter 19 FinaleBJ PennwinPunches · 4:16 · R3
2013-07-06UFC 162: Silva vs. WeidmanCharles OliveirawinDecision · Unanimous
2013-02-02UFC 156: Aldo vs. EdgarJosé AldolossDecision · Unanimous
2012-08-11UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar 2Benson HendersonlossDecision · Split
2012-02-25UFC 144: Edgar vs. HendersonBenson HendersonlossDecision · Unanimous
2011-10-08UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3Gray MaynardwinPunches · 3:54 · R4
2011-01-01UFC 125: ResolutionGray MaynarddrawDraw · Decision · Split
2010-08-28UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2BJ PennwinDecision · Unanimous
2010-04-10UFC 112: InvincibleBJ PennwinDecision · Unanimous
2009-12-05The Ultimate Fighter 10 FinaleMatt VeachwinRear Naked Choke · 2:22 · R2
2009-05-23UFC 98: Evans vs. MachidaSean SherkwinDecision · Unanimous
2008-07-19UFC Fight Night 14Hermes FrançawinDecision · Unanimous
2008-04-02UFC Fight Night 13Gray MaynardlossDecision · Unanimous
2007-11-17UFC 78: ValidationSpencer FisherwinDecision · Unanimous
2007-07-07UFC 73: StackedMark BocekwinPunches · 4:55 · R1
2007-02-03UFC 67: All or NothingTyson GriffinwinDecision · Unanimous

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.

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