Frankie Edgar is a mixed martial artist who received a face kick during a battle with Ecuadorian mixed martial artist Marlon Vera.
Frankie Edgar competed at featherweight after repeatedly earning and defending his lightweight title. Frankie fought three times for the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Edgar is currently rated #11 in the UFC bantamweight rankings as of December 13, 2021.
UFC: Why Does Frankie Edgar’s Face Turns Elastic After A Front Kick?
Frankie was knocked out in the third round at Madison Square Garden, his fourth defeat in five fights.
Frankie was hit severely by the kick and went to the ground out of nowhere. The referee immediately intervened to end the match. Frank was dissatisfied with how the bout finished, but the stoppage was unavoidable.
His face got crushed and mushy due to the impact of the foot hitting him flush on the chin. Pictures shot from the cage side are making the rounds and appear to be manipulated, but we assure you that they are genuine.
Marlon Vera won the bout in round three with a front kick knockout. This victory won Marlon the title of Best Performance of the Night.
Did Frankie Edgar Undergo Surgery?
Frankie Edgar stated that he had hip replacement surgery in April, which he claims did not interfere with his fight against Marlon Vera.
Frankie also mentioned that he’s suffering from back problems, which had plagued him since he had surgery on the region when he was 18.
Though the operation helped him go through his collegiate wrestling and pro-fighting careers, Frankie now says he is suffering “nerve difficulties” on one side of his back and has scheduled an appointment to see whether he needs additional surgery or a less invasive procedure.
Frankie intends to consult with family, friends, coaches, and anybody else who can offer advice on how to go with his career, but the final choice to fight again or not is up to him. He’s making no indication either way at the time.
Frankie Edgar Biography Explored
Frankie Edgar was born and reared in Toms River, New Jersey, to Mary and Frank Edgar.
He wrestled for Toms River High School East, where he made three appearances in the New Jersey state championship competition, finishing second as a junior and sixth as a senior.
Frankie joined Brave Combat Federation on December 21, 2016, to make his on-camera debut as a color commentator. On March 18, 2017, Frankie made his debut as a commentator for Brave 3: Battle in Brazil.
He called the 10-bout fight event in Curitiba, Brazil, with Cyrus Fees, Brave’s play-by-play announcer. Frankie married his wife, Renee, ten days after UFC Fight Night 13.
Francesco and Santino James are their two kids. They also have a daughter named Valentina.