Frankie “The Answer” Edgar's Professional MMA debut
Edgar made his professional debut against Eric Uresk on July 10, 2005, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Eric Uresk who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Frankie Edgar beat Eric Uresk by KO/TKO at 3:38 of Round 1.
Frankie “The Answer” Edgar's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Edgar made his debut in the UFC against Tyson Griffin on February 3, 2007, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 67: All or Nothing having compiled a 6-0-0 professional MMA record.
Frankie Edgar beat Tyson Griffin by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Edgar has gone on to fight a total of 30 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 18-11-1.
The first man to defeat Tyson Griffin
Edgar defeated the previously unbeaten Tyson Griffin on February 3, 2007, at UFC 67: All or Nothing. Tyson Griffin came into the fight with a 8-0-0 record. Edgar was a +525 betting underdog going into the fight. Frankie Edgar beat Tyson Griffin by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
The first man to defeat Matt Veach
Edgar defeated the previously unbeaten Matt Veach on December 5, 2009, at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale. Matt Veach came into the fight with a 11-0-0 record. Edgar was a -600 betting favorite going into the fight. Frankie Edgar beat Matt Veach by Submission at 2:22 of Round 2. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Winning the belt: UFC Lightweight Championship against BJ Penn
Edgar won the UFC Lightweight Championship defeating BJ Penn on April 10, 2010 at UFC 112: Invincible.
This was Edgar's 1st UFC championship fight.
Frankie Edgar beat BJ Penn by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Lightweight Championship against BJ Penn
Edgar defended his belt against BJ Penn on August 28, 2010 at UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2.
This was Edgar's first successful UFC lightweight title defence.
Frankie Edgar beat BJ Penn by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
UFC Lightweight Championship
Edgar defended his belt against Gray Maynard on January 1, 2011 at UFC 125: Resolution.
This was Edgar's first successful UFC lightweight title defence.
Frankie Edgar vs Gray Maynard ended in draw by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Title defence #2: Successfully defended the UFC Lightweight Championship against Gray Maynard
Edgar defended his belt for the 2nd time against Gray Maynard on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3.
Frankie Edgar beat Gray Maynard by KO/TKO at 3:54 of Round 4.
The first man to defeat Gray Maynard
Edgar defeated the previously unbeaten Gray Maynard on October 8, 2011, at UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3. Gray Maynard came into the fight with a 10-0-1 record. Edgar was a -130 betting favorite going into the fight. Frankie Edgar beat Gray Maynard by KO/TKO at 3:54 of Round 4.
Title loss: Losing the UFC Lightweight Championship to Benson Henderson
Edgar lost his UFC Lightweight title to Benson Henderson on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson having previously made 2 title defences.
Frankie Edgar lost to Benson Henderson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Lightweight Championship loss to Benson Henderson
Edgar lost his 1st lightweight title challenge, losing to Benson Henderson on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar 2.
Frankie Edgar lost to Benson Henderson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Featherweight Championship loss to José Aldo
Edgar lost his 1st featherweight title challenge, losing to José Aldo on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar.
Frankie Edgar lost to José Aldo by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Interim Featherweight Championship loss to José Aldo
Edgar lost his 1st featherweight title challenge, losing to José Aldo on July 9, 2016 at UFC 200: Tate vs. Nunes.
Frankie Edgar lost to José Aldo by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Featherweight Championship loss to Max Holloway
Edgar lost his 2nd featherweight title challenge, losing to Max Holloway on July 27, 2019 at UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar.
Frankie Edgar lost to Max Holloway by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
When was Frankie Edgar's last win?
Edgar's last win came against Pedro Munhoz at UFC Fight Night on Saturday August 22, 2020. Frankie Edgar beat Pedro Munhoz by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.