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My Take
Frankie Edgar is my kind of fighter, the undersized underdog who refuses to accept his limits. At 168 centimeters he was routinely the smaller man, yet he climbed to the UFC Lightweight title and challenged repeatedly for the Featherweight crown. His wrestling base and bottomless cardio were impressive, but it was his refusal to back down, eating shots and marching forward, that won me over. Watching a smaller athlete outwork bigger opponents is one of combat sport's purest pleasures. Edgar proved that heart and relentless pace can rewrite what a body is supposedly capable of, and that legacy lasts.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Frankie Edgar
- Name (Japanese)
- フランク・エドガー
- Reading
- ふらんく・えどがー
- Born
- October 16, 1981 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
- Origin
- Toms River, New Jersey, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 168 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter / amateur wrestler
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Toms River High School East
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Frankie Edgar born?
Born October 16, 1981 (age 44).
Where is Frankie Edgar from?
Frankie Edgar is from Toms River, New Jersey, United States.
What does Frankie Edgar do?
Frankie Edgar works as mixed martial arts fighter, amateur wrestler.
How tall is Frankie Edgar?
Frankie Edgar is 168 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.