Best fights of Frankie Edgar
Over 17 years as a professional, Frankie Edgar has compiled a 24-11-1 (11) record, including eleven title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Frankie Edgar defeats B.J. Penn
On April 10, 2010 Frankie Edgar fought B.J. Penn for the UFC lightweight title. Edgar was 28 years old with a record of 12-1, and Penn was 31 with a record of 15-5-1. Edgar was on a 3-fight winning streak and Penn was on a 2-fight winning streak. Edgar won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
2. Frankie Edgar defeats B.J. Penn in their 2nd fight
On August 28, 2010 Frankie Edgar defended his UFC lightweight title against B.J. Penn. It was their second meeting. Edgar was 28 years old with a record of 13-1, and Penn was 31 with a record of 15-6-1. Edgar was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Penn was coming off a loss. Edgar won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Frankie Edgar KOs Gray Maynard in their 3rd fight
On October 8, 2011 Frankie Edgar defended his UFC lightweight title against Gray Maynard. It was their third meeting. Edgar was 29 years old with a record of 14-1-1, and Maynard was 32 with a record of 10-0-1. Edgar stopped Gray Maynard via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
4. Frankie Edgar defeats Urijah Faber
On May 16, 2015 Frankie Edgar faced Urijah Faber in a featherweight bout. Edgar was 33 years old with a record of 18-4-1, and Faber was 36 with a record of 32-7. Edgar was on a 3-fight winning streak and Faber was on a 2-fight winning streak. Edgar won via unanimous decision.
5. Frankie Edgar submits Cub Swanson
On November 22, 2014 Frankie Edgar faced Cub Swanson in a featherweight bout. Edgar was 33 years old with a record of 17-4-1, and Swanson was 31 with a record of 21-5. Edgar was on a 2-fight winning streak and Swanson was on a 6-fight winning streak. Edgar submitted Cub Swanson via neck crank in the 5th round.
6. Frankie Edgar defeats Jeremy Stephens
On November 12, 2016 Frankie Edgar faced Jeremy Stephens in a featherweight bout. Edgar was 35 years old with a record of 20-5-1, and Stephens was 30 with a record of 25-12. Edgar was coming off a loss, while Stephens was coming off a win. Edgar won via unanimous decision.
7. Frankie Edgar KOs Chad Mendes
On December 11, 2015 Frankie Edgar faced Chad Mendes in a featherweight bout. Edgar was 34 years old with a record of 19-4-1, and Mendes was 30 with a record of 17-3. Edgar was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Mendes was coming off a loss. Edgar stopped Chad Mendes via KO in the 1st round.
8. Frankie Edgar draws with Gray Maynard in their 2nd fight
On January 1, 2011 Frankie Edgar defended his UFC lightweight title against Gray Maynard. It was their second meeting. Edgar was 29 years old with a record of 14-1, and Maynard was 31 with a record of 10-0. Edgar was on a 5-fight winning streak and Maynard was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
9. Frankie Edgar KOs B.J. Penn in their 3rd fight
On July 6, 2014 Frankie Edgar faced B.J. Penn in a featherweight bout. It was their third meeting. Edgar was 32 years old with a record of 16-4-1, and Penn was 35 with a record of 16-9-2. Edgar was coming off a win, while Penn was on a 2-fight losing streak. Edgar stopped B.J. Penn via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Frankie Edgar defeats Sean Sherk
On May 23, 2009 Frankie Edgar faced Sean Sherk in a lightweight bout. Edgar was 27 years old with a record of 10-1, and Sherk was 35 with a record of 35-3-1. Both Edgar and Sherk were coming off a win. Edgar won via unanimous decision.