About UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar

UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar is a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 27, 2019 at the Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The main event was a featherweight title fight between the defending champion Max Holloway and former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar.

Making / Production

This event was produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The production process involves months of work which includes fight choreography, intense training for the fighters, liaising with venue management, promotion, and broadcasting arrangements. The organization UFC is known for its high-octane fights and UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar was no exception.

Actors

• Max Holloway - Defending featherweight champion, Holloway is known for his incredible striking ability and toughness in the octagon. He successfully defended his title in this fight with a decision victory.
• Frankie Edgar - Former Lightweight champion, Edgar came into this fight with a wealth of experience and touted as a significant opponent for Holloway. Despite a gallant effort, he lost to Holloway through decision.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was the first time Holloway and Edgar faced each other in a UFC fight.
• Despite being a former champion himself, Edgar was considered an underdog going into the fight.
• UFC 240 was the second UFC event held in Edmonton. The first one was UFC 215 in 2017.

Quotes

• "To be the best, you gotta beat the best. And the best is Blessed." - Max Holloway
• "You're not defeated when you lose, you're defeated when you quit." - Frankie Edgar

Music, Soundtrack

• The event utilizes the official UFC theme song - "Face the Pain" by Stemm, which is used for the main introduction.
• Each fighter has their own walkout song of choice, with Max Holloway using "Hawaiian Kickboxer" by Moke Boy, and Frankie Edgar choosing "Kick In The Door" by Notorious B.I.G.