Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will be enshrined in the UFC Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class.
Edgar (24-11-1 MMA, 18-11-1 UFC), who was famous for his ridiculous durability, endurance, heart and chin while spending the majority of his career fighting above his natural weight class, will get his recognition as a UFC Hall of Fame member during June’s International Fight Week festivities in Las Vegas.
The news was announced during the pay-per-view broadcast of Saturday’s UFC 297 event in Toronto, where Edgar was in attendance.
“Frankie Edgar is one of the greatest athletes in UFC history,” UFC CEO Dana White said in a press release. “Frankie had an amazing career and consistently fought the best athletes in the world across multiple weight classes for more than 15 years. He is a legend, and it will be an honor to induct him into the UFC Hall of Fame as part of International Fight Week this summer.”
“The Answer” was emotional as he was shown on-screen after a surprise video package, wiping tears away from his face as the crowd got on its feet and cheered him.
Edgar, who won the 155-pound belt from B.J. Penn at UFC 112 in April 2010, is the only fighter in UFC history with more than eight hours of octagon time. He has a plethora of other achievements on his resume, as well.
The 42-year-old retired from MMA competition in November 2022 following a knockout loss to Chris Gutierrez at UFC 281. He ended his career in a difficult drought of 1-5 in his final six fights, but his highlights include notable wins over Penn, Yair Rodriguez, Urijah Faber, Charles Oliveira, Cub Swanson, Gray Maynard among others.
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