UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie
South Korea
Main Card • Final
R1, 3:18
Performance of the Night
United States
Switzerland
R3, 5:00
Serbia
Canada
R2, 4:32
Fight of the Night
R1, 1:04
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
China
Prelims • Final
France
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Australia
Venezuela
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R1, 4:17
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Russia
R1, 3:43
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Charles Jourdain and Dooho Choi each earned $50,000 for their back-and-forth featherweight slugfest, which featured three combined knockdowns.
Performance of the Night: Chan Sung Jung earned $50,000 for his clinical first-round TKO of former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Alexandre Pantoja received $50,000 for his blistering first-round knockout over Matt Schnell in their flyweight showdown.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $105,000 | $105,000 | $50,000 | $260,000 | |
| LOSS | $205,000 | — | — | $205,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | — | $160,000 | |
| WIN | $41,000 | $41,000 | $50,000 | $132,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| WIN | $22,000 | $22,000 | — | $44,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | — | $22,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Because this event took place in Busan, South Korea, fighter purses are not publicly released by an athletic commission. Reported purse amounts are industry standard figures and estimates based on contractual disclosures. Total estimated amounts include official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) and exclude discretionary locker-room compensation or athlete outfitting pay.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie
Chan Sung Jung became the first fighter in mixed martial arts history to stop former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar inside the opening round (3:18 of Round 1).
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie marked the organization’s premier visit to Busan and only its second event in South Korea, drawing 10,651 attendees to Sajik Arena.
South Korean fighters compiled an impressive 5-2 record on home soil, with Chan Sung Jung, Da Woon Jung, JunYong Park, Kyung Ho Kang, and SeungWoo Choi all collecting Octagon wins.
Future interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane improved to 3-0 in the UFC within just 133 days of his promotional debut, shutting out Tanner Boser with identical 30-26 scorecards.
Amanda Lemos secured a rare standing technical rear-naked choke over undefeated Miranda Granger at 3:43 of round one, picking up her first career UFC victory.
Charles Jourdain and Dooho Choi combined for 3 knockdowns across two rounds before Jourdain secured the finish at 4:32 of round two, capturing Fight of the Night honors.
With his first-round destruction of Frankie Edgar, Chan Sung Jung earned his 8th UFC post-fight bonus, maintaining one of the highest bonus-per-fight averages in promotional history.
Da Woon Jung folded Mike Rodriguez with a clean right cross in just 64 seconds of round one, recording one of the quickest light heavyweight finishes of 2019.
Future flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja halted Matt Schnell’s 4-fight win streak with a right-hook knockout at 4:17 of round one, earning Performance of the Night.
Bantamweight Kyung Ho Kang controlled Liu Pingyuan on the mat for 12 minutes and 20 seconds, representing 82.2% of the three-round contest.
Volkan Oezdemir snapped Aleksandar Rakic’s 12-fight overall winning streak and unblemished 4-0 UFC start via split decision in a hard-hitting co-main event battle.
SeungWoo Choi earned wide 29-26, 29-26, and 29-25 scorecards against Suman Mokhtarian despite receiving a round-one point deduction for grabbing the cage.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie take place?
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie took place on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at the Sajik Arena in Busan, South Korea.
Who won the main event between Chan Sung Jung and Frankie Edgar?
Chan Sung Jung (The Korean Zombie) defeated Frankie Edgar via TKO (punches) at 3:18 of Round 1.
Why did Frankie Edgar fight Chan Sung Jung on short notice?
Chan Sung Jung was originally scheduled to fight Brian Ortega, but Ortega withdrew due to an ACL knee injury. Frankie Edgar stepped in on roughly two weeks’ notice before his planned bantamweight debut.
Who won the co-main event between Volkan Oezdemir and Aleksandar Rakić?
Volkan Oezdemir defeated Aleksandar Rakić via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a three-round light heavyweight matchup.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Charles Jourdain vs. Dooho Choi earned Fight of the Night, while Chan Sung Jung and Alexandre Pantoja received Performance of the Night honors.
How did Charles Jourdain defeat Dooho Choi?
Charles Jourdain knocked down Dooho Choi twice before securing a TKO victory via punches at 4:32 of Round 2 in an action-packed Fight of the Night bout.
What milestone did Chan Sung Jung achieve by stopping Frankie Edgar?
Chan Sung Jung became the first fighter in MMA history to defeat Frankie Edgar via first-round stoppage.
How did Da Woon Jung win his fight against Mike Rodriguez?
South Korea’s Da Woon Jung scored a lightning-fast KO victory with a flush punch at 1:04 of Round 1.
Who won the heavyweight bout between Ciryl Gane and Tanner Boser?
Future interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane defeated Tanner Boser via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, 30–26).
How did Amanda Lemos defeat Miranda Granger?
Amanda Lemos locked in a standing rear-naked choke at 3:43 of Round 1, rendering Miranda Granger unconscious for a technical submission.
What was the official attendance for UFC Busan?
The event drew an official crowd of 10,651 spectators at the Sajik Arena.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie?
The broadcast was called by play-by-play commentator Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color analyst Dan Hardy, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How did Alexandre Pantoja defeat Matt Schnell?
Alexandre Pantoja scored a knockout via right hand at 4:17 of Round 1 during a chaotic flyweight exchange.
Why was SeungWoo Choi deducted a point against Suman Mokhtarian?
Choi had one point deducted in Round 1 by the referee due to repeatedly grabbing the cage, but still won a dominant unanimous decision (29–26, 29–26, 29–25).
What was the outcome of Kyung Ho Kang vs. Liu Pingyuan?
Kyung Ho Kang defeated Liu Pingyuan via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 30–27) after controlling over 12 minutes of grappling action.
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