BantamweightRETIRED

Frankie Edgar

23-11-1

Age

Height

5'6"

Weight

1356 lbs

Reach

68"

Avg Fight Time

15:54

Gym

Toms river, New Jersey

Wins By

6 KO · 4 Sub · 13 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 2R2 2R3 8R4 1R5 5

Last 5

WLLWL

Finish Rate

43%

Bonuses

—

Style

Freestyle

Location

Toms River, United States

Fight History

WIN

vs Urijah Faber

UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Faber· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Gray Maynard

UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Cory Sandhagen

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Flying Knee Head

R1 0:28

KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R1 0:28

WIN

vs Pedro Munhoz

UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R5 5:00

Decision - Split·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Chan Sung Jung

UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 3:18

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:18

WIN

vs Cub Swanson

UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Swanson· 2025-09-27

Submission

Neck Crank From Back Control

R5 4:56

SubmissionNeck Crank From Back Control·R5 4:56

WIN

vs Cub Swanson

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Chris Gutierrez

UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira· 2022-11-12

KO/TKO

Knee to Head At Distance

R1 2:01

KO/TKOKnee to Head At Distance·R1 2:01

LOSS

vs Marlon Vera

UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2· 2021-11-06

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance Front Kick

R3 3:50

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Front Kick·R3 3:50

LOSS

vs Max Holloway

UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar· 2019-07-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Brian Ortega

UFC 222: Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya· 2018-03-03

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R1 4:44

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 4:44

WIN

vs Yair Rodriguez

UFC 211: Miocic vs. Dos Santos· 2017-05-13

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

Eye Injury

R2 5:00

TKO - Doctor's StoppageEye Injury·R2 5:00

WIN

vs Jeremy Stephens

UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· 2016-11-12

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Jose Aldo

UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· 2016-07-09

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Hermes Franca

UFC: Silva vs Irvin· 2013-11-13

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Charles Oliveira

UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman· 2013-07-06

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Jose Aldo

UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar· 2013-02-02

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Benson Henderson

UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar II· 2012-08-11

Decision - Split

R5 5:00

Decision - Split·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Benson Henderson

UFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson· 2012-02-25

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Gray Maynard

UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3· 2011-10-08

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R4 3:54

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R4 3:54

DRAW

vs Gray Maynard

UFC 125: Resolution· 2011-01-01

Decision - Split

R5 5:00

Decision - Split·R5 5:00

WIN

vs BJ Penn

UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2· 2010-08-28

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs BJ Penn

UFC 112: Invincible· 2010-04-10

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Sean Sherk

UFC 98: Evans vs Machida· 2009-05-23

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Spencer Fisher

UFC 78: Validation· 2007-11-17

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Mark Bocek

UFC 73: Stacked· 2007-07-07

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Side Control

R1 4:55

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Side Control·R1 4:55

WIN

vs Tyson Griffin

UFC 67: All or Nothing· 2007-02-03

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Chad Mendes

The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R1 2:28

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 2:28

WIN

vs BJ Penn

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Guard

R3 4:16

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard·R3 4:16

WIN

vs Matt Veach

The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 2:20

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:20

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Leg Kick Specialist

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.8/min

Grappling

2.29 TD

Defense

66%

⚖️Frankie adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

10 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

90%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Head Kicks

50%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Jabs

50%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Uppercuts

40%

Counters

40%

Spinning

30%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

5× detected

Clinch → Takedown

5× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (90%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Leg Kicks) and secondary (Head Kicks) complement each other well.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (140%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 270% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

71% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

29% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (5 techniques)

Eye Injury

20% of KOs

Punch to Head In Clinch

20% of KOs

Punches to Head At Distance

20% of KOs

Punches to Head From Guard

20% of KOs

Punches to Head From Side Control

20% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)

From Back Control

Neck Crank From Back Control

50% of subs

Rear Naked Choke

50% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 71% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Eye Injury leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Neck Crank From Back Control and Rear Naked Choke. Keeps opponents guessing.
🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 7 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

💪

Peak strengths: Strike Def% (66%) and TD/15min (2.3).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (12/100). Opponents exploit this.

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (66%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (126% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

40%

Below Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

66%

Elite

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

35% acc70%

Clinch

53% acc7%

Ground

73% acc23%

Striking Differential+0.95/min

3.77 landed/min2.82 absorbed/min

3.77

Landed/Min

2.82

Absorbed/Min

0.09

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1801

Sig. Strikes Attempted4451

Key Insights

Frankie is a distance-first striker, with 70% of output at range.

Primarily a headhunter with 66% targeting the head.

Favorable output (1.3:1).

Strong defense at 66%.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 70% of output at range with 35% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

31%

Low

0%100%

TD Defense

66%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

29%

Landed

Defended

165

Total

232

2.29

TD / 15min

0.31

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

232

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

232

Attempted

32%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

10 total attempts

Opportunistic

40%

20%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 2.29/15min.

Solid TD defense at 66%.

4 career submission wins.

Lower TD accuracy (31%).

Prolific submission hunter: 10 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,801

1.58

Ratio

Absorbed

1,139

Chin Rating

Average

KD Exchange

3/10

KD Recovery

25%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

38.9

High

Strikes/Min

5.0

Standing %

79%

R3 vs R1 Output

126%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.58x) - consistent striking dominance.

⚠️ Struggles after knockdowns - only 25% win rate when dropped.

🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.

⚙️ High engagement score (38.9) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 126% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 30 fights

R1 Control

1:06

R2 Control

1:16

R3 Control

1:07

R1 to Final

+24%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-0.5pp

Body

+3.4pp

Leg

-2.9pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-7.3pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

💪 Peak performance in final round

Championship Rounds

Based on 12 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

17.8

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

19.5

sig strikes / round

Output Change

110%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Maintains Output

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3034

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 6

33% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights