UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira
Canada
Main Card • Final
United States
R1, 1:39
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R3, 1:26
Fight of the Night
R1, 2:43
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Ukraine
Prelims • Final
R1, 0:54
Performance of the Night
R1, 4:21
Performance of the Night
Russia
R1, 2:29
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:45
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Patrick Côté and Joshua Burkman each received $50,000 for their high-intensity, back-and-forth welterweight clash that concluded with a third-round TKO.
Performance of the Night: Frankie Perez earned $50,000 for his lightning-quick 54-second first-round knockout over veteran Sam Stout.
Performance of the Night: Felipe Arantes collected $50,000 for his slick first-round armbar submission victory against Yves Jabouin in his bantamweight debut.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — |
*Official base purse amounts and contractual win bonuses were not publicly disclosed by the provincial athletic commission in Saskatchewan. Figures reflect official post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) confirmed by the UFC for Patrick Côté, Joshua Burkman, Frankie Perez, and Felipe Arantes.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira marked the promotion’s historic debut in the province of Saskatchewan, packing 7,202 fans into Saskatoon’s SaskTel Centre.
Max Holloway extended his featherweight winning streak to seven consecutive bouts, solidifying the second-longest active winning streak in divisional history behind José Aldo.
At 23 years, 8 months old, Max Holloway became the youngest fighter in UFC history to earn 10 promotional victories inside the Octagon.
Neil Magny competed in his second UFC bout in just 22 days—having fought Demian Maia at UFC 190 in Rio de Janeiro on August 1 before stepping in on short notice in Canada.
Neil Magny’s split-decision victory marked his ninth appearance inside the Octagon in an 18-month span, establishing a modern promotional record for fighter activity.
Canadian fan-favorite Patrick Côté delivered the first knockout/TKO defeat of veteran Josh Burkman’s 46-fight professional career, capturing Fight of the Night honors.
Frankie Perez scored a blistering 54-second knockout over Sam Stout, collected a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, and immediately announced his retirement inside the Octagon at age 26.
Following his bout, legendary pioneer Sam Stout concluded an illustrious 20-fight Octagon career that included six Fight of the Night bonuses, retiring as a Canadian MMA icon.
Dropping down from 145 to 135 pounds for the first time, Felipe Arantes executed a slick first-round armbar submission over Yves Jabouin to earn a $50,000 performance award.
Francisco Trinaldo pulled off a massive betting upset (+275), handing TUF Nations winner Chad Laprise the first defeat of his professional MMA career with a first-round TKO.
Top light heavyweight prospect Misha Cirkunov made an emphatic promotional debut, securing a first-round ground-and-pound knockout of Daniel Jolly at 4:45 of round 1.
Valérie Létourneau improved to 3-0 in the UFC with a dominant win over the previously unbeaten Maryna Moroz, earning a direct title shot against strawweight champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira take place?
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira took place on Sunday, August 23, 2015, at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Who won the main event between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira?
Max Holloway defeated Charles Oliveira via TKO (esophagus injury) at 1:39 of Round 1 after Oliveira suffered an injury during a grappling exchange.
What caused the sudden stoppage in the main event?
Following a takedown defense by Holloway, Charles Oliveira held his neck and collarbone area and could not continue. Initial medical reports indicated an esophagus micro-tear, although Oliveira later clarified it was related to a pre-existing neck issue.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira?
Neil Magny defeated Erick Silva via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 30–27) in a grueling three-round welterweight co-main event.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira?
Four fighters earned $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Patrick Côté vs. Joshua Burkman (Fight of the Night), Frankie Perez (Performance of the Night), and Felipe Arantes (Performance of the Night).
Why did Frankie Perez retire immediately after winning his fight?
After knocking out veteran Sam Stout in just 54 seconds, 26-year-old Frankie Perez announced his retirement during his post-fight interview, stating he had achieved his dream of winning in the UFC and wished to step away on a high note.
Did Sam Stout retire after this event?
Yes. Following his first-round loss to Frankie Perez, Canadian pioneer Sam Stout officially retired from mixed martial arts after a memorable 20-fight UFC career that included six Fight of the Night honors.
How did Patrick Côté defeat Josh Burkman?
Patrick Côté stopped Josh Burkman via TKO (punches) at 1:26 of Round 3 in an action-packed brawl that earned both men $50,000 Fight of the Night bonuses.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira?
The event drew an official attendance of 7,202 spectators producing a live gate of $717,000 USD ($949,000 CAD) at the SaskTel Centre.
How was UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira broadcast?
In the United States, the main card and preliminary card aired live on Fox Sports 1, while early preliminary bouts streamed live worldwide on UFC Fight Pass.
How fast was Neil Magny’s turnaround for this event?
Neil Magny stepped in on short notice to replace an injured Rick Story, fighting Erick Silva just 22 days after competing against Demian Maia at UFC 190 in Brazil.
Who won the women’s strawweight fight between Valérie Létourneau and Maryna Moroz?
Valérie Létourneau defeated previously unbeaten contender Maryna Moroz via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27), earning a strawweight title opportunity against Joanna Jędrzejczyk.
How did Francisco Trinaldo defeat Chad Laprise?
Brazilian veteran Francisco Trinaldo handed previously undefeated TUF Nations champion Chad Laprise his first career loss via TKO (punches) at 2:43 of Round 1.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira?
The event was called cageside by play-by-play commentator Jon Anik and color analyst Brian Stann, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
Did Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira ever fight in a rematch?
Yes. Following their 2015 matchup, both fighters went on to become undisputed UFC champions (Holloway at featherweight, Oliveira at lightweight) and were scheduled for their highly anticipated rematch years later at UFC 326.
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