UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar
Canada
Main Card • Final
United States
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R2, 2:39
Performance of the Night
Armenia
R3, 5:00
Poland
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 4:09
Performance of the Night
Japan
R3, 3:17
South Korea
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R2, 4:13
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Deiveson Figueiredo and Alexandre Pantoja earned $50,000 each for their relentless three-round flyweight war on the preliminary card.
Performance of the Night: Geoff Neal collected $50,000 for his ferocious second-round TKO of Niko Price, becoming the first fighter to stop Price with punches.
Performance of the Night: Hakeem Dawodu received $50,000 for his walk-off third-round head-kick knockout over promotional newcomer Yoshinori Horie.
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 | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — |
*Purses for UFC 240 were not publicly disclosed by the Edmonton Combative Sports Commission, as municipal regulations in Alberta do not mandate financial disclosure. Table figures reflect officially confirmed post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) awarded by the promotion.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 240
Max Holloway extended his divisional record for the longest active winning streak in UFC featherweight history to 14 consecutive victories.
Holloway secured his 16th featherweight victory under the Zuffa banner (UFC/WEC combined), trailing only José Aldo for the most in divisional history.
Frankie Edgar added 25 minutes of championship combat, extending his historic all-time record for the most total fight time in UFC history to over 7 hours and 15 minutes.
Max Holloway joined José Aldo as one of only two featherweights in promotional history to log three or more consecutive undisputed title defenses (Aldo II, Ortega, Edgar).
Geoff Neal became the first fighter in mixed martial arts history to stop the durable Niko Price via strikes, pushing his unblemished Octagon record to 4-0.
Hakeem Dawodu delivered the sole head-kick stoppage of the night against Yoshinori Horie, becoming the first Canadian featherweight to score a head-kick KO inside Rogers Place.
Deiveson Figueiredo (67) and Alexandre Pantoja (61) combined for 128 significant strikes over three frantic rounds, earning Fight of the Night honors.
Cris Cyborg completed her UFC contract in dominant fashion, landing 122 significant strikes across 15 minutes to hand Felicia Spencer her first professional defeat.
At just 22 years of age, future top contender Arman Tsarukyan controlled 7:51 of mat time to defeat Olivier Aubin-Mercier for his maiden UFC victory.
Gillian Robertson extended her promotional record for the most stoppage victories in UFC women’s flyweight history with a second-round TKO (elbows) of Sarah Frota.
Gavin Tucker returned from a 22-month layoff, overcame a second-round point deduction, and secured five takedowns to finish Seung Woo Choi via third-round rear-naked choke.
UFC 240 drew an official crowd of 12,144 spectators producing a live gate of $1,400,000 USD (CAD $1,783,732.50), marking the promotion’s second successful event in Edmonton.
When and where did UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar take place?
UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar took place on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Who won the main event between Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar?
Max Holloway defeated Frankie Edgar via unanimous decision (50–45, 49–46, 48–47) across five rounds to successfully defend his UFC Featherweight Championship.
How many consecutive featherweight title defenses did Max Holloway have after UFC 240?
The victory over Frankie Edgar marked Max Holloway’s third consecutive successful defense of his undisputed featherweight title, following stoppage wins over José Aldo and Brian Ortega.
Who won the co-main event between Cris Cyborg and Felicia Spencer?
Cris Cyborg defeated Canada’s Felicia Spencer via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) in a three-round women’s featherweight clash.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC 240?
Four fighters took home $50,000 bonuses: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Alexandre Pantoja received Fight of the Night, while Geoff Neal and Hakeem Dawodu earned Performance of the Night.
How did Geoff Neal finish Niko Price at UFC 240?
Geoff Neal defeated Niko Price via TKO (punches) at 2:39 of Round 2, surviving a wild first round to become the first fighter in MMA to finish Price with strikes.
What made the Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Alexandre Pantoja bout notable?
The preliminary bout was hailed as an instant classic, featuring non-stop striking exchanges where Figueiredo scored a knockdown and secured a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), earning Fight of the Night.
Did Arman Tsarukyan win his fight against Olivier Aubin-Mercier?
Yes. 22-year-old Arman Tsarukyan earned his first UFC win, defeating Olivier Aubin-Mercier via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) with 7:51 of wrestling and control time.
What was the official attendance and live gate for UFC 240?
UFC 240 drew 12,144 fans at Rogers Place in Edmonton, producing a live gate of $1.4 million USD (CAD $1,783,732.50).
Why was Gavin Tucker deducted a point in his fight against Seung Woo Choi?
Tucker was penalized one point in Round 2 by referee Dan Miragliotta for an unintentional illegal knee to a downed opponent, but bounced back to submit Choi via rear-naked choke at 3:17 of Round 3.
How did Hakeem Dawodu win his fight against Yoshinori Horie?
Calgary native Hakeem Dawodu knocked down Yoshinori Horie with a vicious head kick at 4:09 of Round 3 to win via TKO and earn a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Gillian Robertson defeat Sarah Frota at UFC 240?
Gillian Robertson defeated Sarah Frota via TKO (elbows) at 4:13 of Round 2, controlling Frota on the canvas for over eight minutes to extend her divisional stoppage lead.
What historical UFC record did Frankie Edgar extend at UFC 240?
By competing for 25 full minutes against Max Holloway, Frankie Edgar extended his record for the most total cage time in UFC history, becoming the first competitor to surpass 7 hours and 15 minutes of Octagon fight time.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 240?
The cage-side commentary team featured Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer announcing the fighters inside the Octagon.
Was UFC 240 Cris Cyborg’s last fight in the UFC?
Yes. Her unanimous decision victory over Felicia Spencer served as the final bout on Cris Cyborg’s UFC contract before she departed the promotion to sign with Bellator MMA.
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