Frankie Edgar

Frankie Edgar
Edgar in 2012
Born (1981-10-16) October 16, 1981
Toms River, New Jersey, U.S.
NicknameThe Answer
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight136 lb (62 kg; 9 st 10 lb)
DivisionBantamweight (2020–2022)
Featherweight (2013–2019)
Lightweight (2005–2012)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofToms River, New Jersey, U.S.
TeamRicardo Almeida BJJ
KHK MMA Fight Team
TrainerBoxing: Mark Henry
Wrestling: Steve Rivera
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Ricardo Almeida, Renzo Gracie
Muay Thai: Ajarn Phil Nurse
Rank3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ricardo Almeida
WrestlingNCAA Division I Wrestling
Years active2005–2022
Mixed martial arts record
Total36
Wins24
By knockout7
By submission4
By decision13
Losses11
By knockout5
By decision6
Draws1
Amateur record
Total1
Wins1
By knockout1
Other information
UniversityClarion University of Pennsylvania
SpouseRenee
Children3
Notable schoolToms River High School East
Websitefrankieedgar.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Frank Edgar (born October 16, 1981) is an American 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 wrestled collegiately for the Clarion University of Pennsylvania, where he was a four-time NCAA Division I National qualifier.