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Edgar and Holloway met in a five-round featherweight title fight, the main event of UFC 240 on Saturday, July 27. Edgar is 23-11-1 overall and 11-6-1 in the UFC. Holloway is 27-9 and 15-4. Edgar has 11 UFC wins, 8 of them by decision. Holloway has 15 UFC wins, 11 of them inside the distance. Holloway is ten years younger. Holloway won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Edgar | Holloway |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'6" | 5'11" |
| Reach | 68" | 69" |
| Age | 37 | 27 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 11-6-1 | 15-4 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.5 | 6.9 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.4 | 4.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 38% | 46% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 70% | 63% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 29% | 83% |
| Takedown Defense | 64% | 81% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Control / 15 | 0:20 | 0:17 |
| Finish Rate | 18% | 58% |
| Finished Rate | 6% | 5% |
| Went the Distance | 77% | 37% |
| Average Fight Time | 19:02 | 12:56 |