Sean Sherk vs. Frankie Edgar

Main Card | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout May 23, 2009
W
Edgar defeats Sherk
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
"The Answer"
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
◀︎
▶︎
"The Muscle Shark"

Fighter Comparison

10-1-0

Climbed to 11-1
Pro
Record
34-3-1

Fell to 34-4-1
+275
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-305
(Moderate Favorite)

United States
Nation

United States
Toms River
New Jersey
Fights out of
Oak Grove
Minnesota
27
+7 mos, 1 week
Age at Fight 35
+9 mos, 2 wks, 4 days
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
156.0 lbs
(70.8 kgs)
5'6"
(168cm)
Height
5'6"
(168cm)
68.0"
(173cm)
Reach
66.9"
(170cm)
Ricardo Almeida Jiu Jitsu Gym The Academy MN

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 98

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida
  • Date: Saturday 05.23.2009
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 7 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Sherk Disclosed Pay: $40,000
  • Edgar Disclosed Pay: $40,000
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Videos & Highlights

    Training  |  Frankie Edgar UFC 98 Open Workout video

    Watch Frankie Edgar hit the mits ahead of his UFC 98 fight with Sean Sherk.

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