UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Brazil
R1, 2:17
Poland
R1, 3:51
R2, 1:38
Performance of the Night
Kazakhstan
R1, 2:24
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Japan
R1, 1:31
R3, 5:00
Russia
R2, 1:59
Performance of the Night
Guam
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Frankie Edgar and Pedro Munhoz each earned $50,000 for their high-paced 25-minute bantamweight main event battle.
Performance of the Night: Shana Dobson collected $50,000 after pulling off one of the largest betting odds upsets in UFC history (+950) with a second-round TKO of Mariya Agapova.
Performance of the Night: Trevin Jones was awarded $50,000 for his dramatic comeback knockout of Timur Valiev after stepping in on two days’ notice.
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 | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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| NC | — | — | — | — | |
| NC | — | — | $50,000 | — |
*Purses for this event were not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Only verified post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000) are listed. Undisclosed contract amounts are marked with — in accordance with strict verification standards.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar
Shana Dobson’s second-round TKO victory over Mariya Agapova closed as high as a +950 to +1150 underdog, tying Holly Holm vs. Ronda Rousey at UFC 193 for the biggest betting upset in UFC women’s history.
With his bantamweight debut victory over Pedro Munhoz, former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar became only the fifth fighter in UFC history to record wins across three different weight divisions (155, 145, and 135 pounds).
Frankie Edgar logged an additional 25:00 minutes of Octagon action, extending his all-time promotional record to an astonishing 7 hours, 40 minutes, and 51 seconds of total fight time.
Landing 135 significant strikes against Munhoz, Edgar crossed the 1,700 career significant strikes plateau, cementing his spot among the top five strike-producers in UFC history.
Edgar (135) and Munhoz (166) combined for 301 landed significant strikes, establishing one of the highest combined striking outputs in UFC bantamweight main-event history.
Pedro Munhoz connected with 44 significant leg strikes over five rounds, ranking among the top individual single-fight leg strike totals registered in 135-pound UFC competition.
Mike Rodriguez dispatched Marcin Prachnio via a punishing standing elbow from the clinch at 2:17 of round 1, registering one of the fastest standing elbow stoppages in 205-pound history.
Stepping in on just two days’ notice and surviving a severe first-round onslaught, Trevin Jones scored a dramatic second-round TKO against massive -550 betting favorite Timur Valiev.
Daniel Rodriguez and Dwight Grant traded four combined official knockdowns within 2:24 of Round 1 before Rodriguez rallied to secure the knockout finish.
Joe Solecki racked up 2 minutes and 37 seconds of back control in less than four minutes of action before forcing Austin Hubbard to tap to a rear-naked choke at 3:51 of round 1.
Amanda Lemos notched her second straight Octagon victory by sweeping all three judge’s scorecards (30-27) against former Jewels champion Mizuki Inoue, landing 83 significant strikes.
UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar served as the seventh pandemic-era Fight Night hosted inside the state-of-the-art 25-foot Octagon enclosure at the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar take place?
UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar took place on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Frankie Edgar and Pedro Munhoz?
Frankie Edgar defeated Pedro Munhoz via split decision (48–47, 46–49, 48–47) after five competitive rounds in his official bantamweight debut.
What were the official judges’ scorecards for Edgar vs. Munhoz?
Judges Eric Colón and Derek Cleary scored the bout 48–47 for Frankie Edgar, while judge Sal D’Amato scored it 49–46 for Pedro Munhoz, resulting in a razor-close split decision.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar?
Mike Rodriguez defeated Marcin Prachnio via KO (elbow and punches) at 2:17 of Round 1 in their light heavyweight co-main event bout.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar?
Four fighters received $50,000 performance bonuses: Frankie Edgar vs. Pedro Munhoz (Fight of the Night), Shana Dobson (Performance of the Night), and Trevin Jones (Performance of the Night).
How historic was Shana Dobson’s upset win over Mariya Agapova?
Entering the Octagon as a massive +950 to +1150 underdog, Shana Dobson stopped -1400 favorite Mariya Agapova via second-round TKO, tying Holly Holm vs. Ronda Rousey for the largest betting odds upset in UFC women’s history.
Why was Trevin Jones vs. Timur Valiev overturned to a No Contest?
Trevin Jones originally scored a second-round TKO victory after accepting the bout on two days’ notice, but the result was later overturned to a No Contest by the Nevada State Athletic Commission due to a positive test for marijuana.
What divisional milestone did Frankie Edgar achieve at this event?
Frankie Edgar became only the fifth fighter in UFC history to secure victories in three separate weight divisions (Lightweight, Featherweight, and Bantamweight).
What was the attendance and live gate for the event?
Due to safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held behind closed doors with 0 attendance and produced a $0 live gate.
How was UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar broadcast?
The main card was broadcast live across the United States on ESPN and ESPN+, with the four preliminary card matchups streaming exclusively on ESPN+.
How did Daniel Rodriguez defeat Dwight Grant?
After being dropped hard in the opening minute, Daniel Rodriguez battled back to score three knockdowns of his own, finishing Dwight Grant via first-round knockout (punches) at 2:24.
How did Joe Solecki win his bout against Austin Hubbard?
Joe Solecki dominated the ground action, securing back control and submitting Austin Hubbard via rear-naked choke at 3:51 of Round 1.
How did Jordan Wright defeat Ike Villanueva?
Jordan Wright opened a severe cut over Ike Villanueva’s eyebrow with a sharp knee, leading to a TKO doctor stoppage victory at 1:31 of Round 1.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar?
Play-by-play announcer Jon Anik was joined cageside by former two-time bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
What all-time UFC fight-time record did Frankie Edgar hold after this event?
By competing for 25 minutes against Pedro Munhoz, Frankie Edgar extended his record for the most total cage time in UFC history to over 7 hours, 40 minutes, and 51 seconds.
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