It had often been exclaimed that former Lightweight Champion Frankie “The Answer” Edgar would one day grace the exclusive fraternity of the UFC Hall of Fame. As of this weekend’s pay-per-view, Frankie will be leading the charge for the class of 2024.
A little about Frankie
Born and raised in Tom’s River New Jersey, Frankie was a stand-out wrestler in his youth, wrestling for Toms River High School East. He would continue wrestling through college, wrestling for Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Frankie would leave the university with a total record of 120-55. Frankie cemented his legacy at the university, joining the school’s sports hall of fame in 2016.