What a legend! MMA community reacts as legendary Frankie Edgar gets inducted to UFC Hall-of-Fame in Toronto
Frankie Edgar gets inducted into the Hall of Fame at the UFC 297 event. Edgar reigned as the lightweight champion in his prime.
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Frankie Edgar gets inducted into the Hall of Fame at the UFC 297 event (viia ESPN India)
During UFC 297 in Toronto, legendary Frankie “The Answer” Edgar was formally announced as a member of the UFC Hall of Fame class 2024. Dana White’s company will induct Edgar into the “Modern Wing” of the UFC Hall of Fame. It cements his place as one of the best athletes in UFC history.
The official induction ceremony is slated for this summer’s International Fight Week. This has added to the excitement for fans and the mixed martial arts community. UFC CEO Dana White praised Edgar, citing his tremendous career that lasted 17 years and included several accomplishments.
Edgar’s stellar career has produced a record of 23-11-1, demonstrating his tenacity and brilliance inside the Octagon. Notably, he holds victories over UFC legends BJ Penn, Urijah Faber, Chad Mendez, and Cub Swanson. These victories demonstrated Edgar’s ability to compete at the highest level against the sport’s most skilled competitors.
The UFC Hall of Fame induction is a fair homage to Edgar’s accomplishments, but his influence goes beyond the honors. He was an elite wrestler and dominated opponents in his prime. Edgar has the second-longest overall octagon fight time in UFC history, clocking in at 7 hours, 57 minutes, and 10 seconds. This is an incredible record that displays his endurance and unrelenting tenacity.
Fight fans react to Frankie Edgar’s induction into the Hall of Fame
Fans exploded in delight at UFC 297 when it was announced that Frankie Edgar would be the inaugural inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame class 2024. This revelation received a lot of praise. It also demonstrates the legendary fighter’s enormous popularity and major contributions to the sport.
Fight fans reacted to this revelation on several social media platforms. The major theme of the fight fan reactions centers around a congratulatory theme. Some fight fans even went further to summarize his illustrious career. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
The excitement surrounding the actual induction ceremony during International Fight Week this July is huge. Frankie Edgar’s history and effect on the sport have left an everlasting impression. Fight fans are excited about celebrating this historic occasion in the UFC Hall of Fame.
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