Frankie Edgar has been inducted into the UFC Hall-of-Fame. Read about his legendary career and contributions to the sport of mixed martial arts. Find out more on Sportskeeda.
| Frankie Edgar Inducted into UFC Hall-of-Fame |
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| The UFC has announced the induction of Frankie Edgar into their Hall-of-Fame during their first pay-per-view event of 2024. Edgar, a legendary figure in MMA, fought in the UFC in three different divisions and became the lightweight champion in 2010. Since the announcement, Edgar has received overwhelming support from fans and fighters. Former UFC middleweight Derek Brunson congratulated Edgar on his induction and shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, acknowledging Edgar’s mentorship and support throughout his career. Frankie Edgar’s retirement marked the end of an era in MMA. After a successful lightweight title reign, Edgar faced setbacks in the featherweight and bantamweight divisions. Despite his recent losses, Edgar’s contributions to the sport and his impact on young fighters will always be remembered. For more updates on UFC and other fighters, visit Sportskeeda. |
The UFC has announced the induction of Frankie Edgar into their Hall-of-Fame during their first pay-per-view event of 2024. Edgar, a legendary figure in MMA, fought in the UFC in three different divisions and became the lightweight champion in 2010.
Since the announcement, Edgar has received overwhelming support from fans and fighters. Former UFC middleweight Derek Brunson congratulated Edgar on his induction and shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, acknowledging Edgar’s mentorship and support throughout his career.
Frankie Edgar’s retirement marked the end of an era in MMA. After a successful lightweight title reign, Edgar faced setbacks in the featherweight and bantamweight divisions. Despite his recent losses, Edgar’s contributions to the sport and his impact on young fighters will always be remembered.
Career Highlights
- Lightweight champion in 2010
- Defeated B.J. Penn twice
- Fought Gray Maynard twice
- Moved down to featherweight
- Lost to Max Holloway at UFC 240
- Moved down to bantamweight
- Retired after a knockout loss to Chris Gutierrez at UFC 281
For more updates on UFC and other fighters, visit Sportskeeda.
Edited by Diptanil
