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Frankie Edgar

Nickname The Answer Birthdate 10/16/1981
Height / Weight 5'6" - 145lbs Place of Birth Tom's River, New Jersey, United States

A New Jersey wrestler trained by Renzo Gracie, Frankie Edgar is best known for upsetting B.J. Penn to win the UFC Lightweight title at UFC 112. Though his title win was controversial, Edgar cemented his status by dominating Penn in the rematch at UFC 118.

Last Fight

UFC 125: Resolution

Jan 1, 2011 10:00 PM EST
Frankie Edgar vs Gray Maynard

Best in the world? Gray Maynard doesn’t think Ben Henderson is even best in his division

Gray Maynard now shares "El Nino's" view on Ben Henderson, saying that despite "Smooth" being the one with the lightweight title around his waist, he isn’t the best mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter in the 155-pound weight class.

Signal to Noise: UFC on FX 8's best and worst

There was much to love about UFC on FX 8 on Saturday evening, but there was plenty to dislike as well. It's time to separate the signal from the noise.

UFC on FX 8 in Tweets: Pros react to Vitor Belfort's spectacular knockout, 'Jacare' vs. Camozzi, more

The mixed martial arts community reacts to Vitor Belfort's spectacular knockout of Luke Rockhold, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza's impressive UFC debut, and more.

SB nation lightweight rankings: Strikeforce fighters make their mark

The addition of Strikeforce fighters been felt more at lightweight than any other men's division.

Five Fights to Watch in May

With many other promotions on hiatus, the UFC takes center stage this month.

UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman main card set with five fights

The UFC 162 card on July 6th now has a set main card with five fights on tap.

UFC 162 tickets for sale soon for 'Silva vs Weidman' at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

UFC tickets information online, including presale dates, for UFC 162 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 6, 2013, featuring a main event MMA match between middleweight champion Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman.

UFC 162: Frankie Edgar looks to get over ‘bump in the road’ with win over Charles Oliveira in Las Vegas

Former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar hopes a victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC 162 this Fourth of July Weekend can help get him over his 'bump in the road' and right back to the top of the mixed martial arts (MMA) world.

UFC vet Tyson Griffin signs multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting (WSOF)

Former UFC lightweight contender Tyson Griffin has rebounded in World Series of Fighting (WSOF), announcing a multi-fight deal with the upstart mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion with a tentative debut set for August.

Pic: UFC 162 poster first look for 'Silva vs. Weidman' on July 6 in Las Vegas

Check out the official poster for UFC 162: "Silva vs. Weidman," which takes place on July 6, 2013 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, live on pay-per-view. Will Anderson Silva retain his middleweight title against Chris Weidman?

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC 159 'Jones vs Sonnen' event

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC 159 event (now with two contributions from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

Signal to Noise: UFC 159's best and worst

From the sensational performance by Jon Jones to the several eye pokes, there was much to love and hate about UFC 159. It's time to separate the signal from the noise.

Opinion: Michael Bisping just won't go away, which will make future knockout all the more pleasurable

Michael Bisping once again revived his Middleweight title aspirations last night (Sat., April 27, 2013) at UFC 159, fighting Alan Belcher to dull decision at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., that has one mixed martial arts (MMA) writer seeing red.

UFC 159 predictions

Can Jon Jones retain his title and tie Tito Ortiz's light heavyweight record of consecutive title defenses? Will Chael Sonnen shock the world and win a title in a division he hasn't competed in in years?

MMA Roundtable: Moving divisions, Alpha Male chases gold, Sonnen's place in history, more

Dave Doyle and Mike Chiappetta discuss the possible weight shifts of three UFC on FOX 7 competitors, which Team Alpha Male member will first win a belt, where a Sonnen upset would rank in history and more.

UFC 159 preview: 35 facts about ‘Jones vs. Sonnen' in Newark on April 27

UFC 159 preview: 35 facts related to Saturday's (April 27, 2013) Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen-led mixed martial arts (MMA) event on pay-per-view (PPV) at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Mike Bohn hits fight fans with another set of fight facts.

Proper adjustments: MMA Lab head coach John Crouch interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with MMA Lab head coach John Crouch about his cornering of UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson at UFC on Fox 7 this past Saturday night, why Melendez gave them such a close fight and much more.

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC on Fox 7 'Henderson vs Melendez' event

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC on Fox 7 event (now with two contributions from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

UFC on FOX 7 results: 35 post-event facts about ‘Henderson vs. Melendez'

Everyone enjoys a good fact. Even more so, everyone enjoys 35 good facts. With UFC on FOX 7 in the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with npost-event facts about the "Henderson v. Melendez" event that took place April 20, 2013.

UFC on FOX 7 Aftermath: Benson Henderson's kingdom

After another razor-thin decision, It's clear we're going to have to play along by Benson Henderson's rules.
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