UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R1, 1:57
Title Fight
Kyrgyzstan
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Scotland
R2, 3:36
Prelims • Final
Mexico
R1, 4:59
R2, 0:18
Performance of the Night
R2, 4:33
Performance of the Night
Denmark
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Hong Kong
R3, 2:27
Fight of the Night
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Sasha Palatnikov and Louis Cosce earned $50,000 each for their wild, high-output welterweight battle to open the event.
Performance of the Night: Joaquin Buckley took home $50,000 for his explosive second-round knockout of Jordan Wright, his second straight bonus finish.
Performance of the Night: Antonina Shevchenko collected $50,000 for her dominant ground-and-pound TKO victory over Ariane Lipski da Silva.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* |
*The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) ceased publicly disclosing individual fighter contract purses and win bonuses for events starting in 2020. Mike Perry was officially fined 30% of his fight purse for weighing in at 175.5 lbs (4.5 lbs over the welterweight non-title limit), with the forfeited amount awarded directly to opponent Tim Means. Figures displayed in the Performance Bonus column represent officially verified post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) paid by the promotion.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 255
Sasha Palatnikov became the first athlete born in Hong Kong to compete inside the UFC Octagon, winning his debut via 3rd-round TKO and taking home Fight of the Night honors.
Valentina Shevchenko and Antonina Shevchenko made history as the first sisters to compete on the same UFC event, both earning stoppage or decision victories.
Alex Perez became the first Dana White’s Contender Series contract winner to challenge for an undisputed UFC flyweight championship.
Deiveson Figueiredo forced Alex Perez to submit via guillotine choke in just 1:57 of round 1, ranking as the third-fastest submission in UFC flyweight title history.
Figueiredo notched his third consecutive stoppage in 125-pound championship bouts, matching Demetrious Johnson’s all-time divisional record for consecutive title fight finishes.
Valentina Shevchenko successfully retained her 125-pound belt for the fourth consecutive time, cementing the longest active defense streak in women’s UFC history at the time.
With her dominant victory over Jennifer Maia, Valentina Shevchenko notched her 6th UFC title fight win, tying Amanda Nunes for the most championship wins by a female athlete.
Taking minimal damage, Figueiredo agreed immediately post-fight to headline UFC 256 just 21 days later against Brandon Moreno, the fastest turnaround between title defenses in modern UFC history.
Just 41 days after his iconic viral knockout of Impa Kasanganay, Joaquin Buckley stopped Jordan Wright in 18 seconds of round 2, earning back-to-back Performance of the Night bonuses.
Paul Craig stopped Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in round 2 via strikes, handing the former PRIDE and UFC champion only his third career TKO defeat and maintaining his 100% finishing rate in UFC wins.
Brandon Moreno secured a championship title shot by finishing Brandon Royval with one second remaining in the opening round (4:59 of R1), cementing his status as the division’s consensus #1 contender.
Sasha Palatnikov and Louis Cosce combined to land 224 significant strikes over 12 minutes and 27 seconds, delivering one of the highest strikes-per-minute outputs of 2020.
When and where did UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez take place?
UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez took place on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at the UFC APEX facility in Enterprise, Nevada (Las Vegas metropolitan area).
Who won the main event between Deiveson Figueiredo and Alex Perez?
Deiveson Figueiredo successfully defended his UFC Flyweight Championship by defeating Alex Perez via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:57 of Round 1.
How fast was Deiveson Figueiredo’s submission finish against Alex Perez?
Figueiredo submitted Perez in just 1 minute and 57 seconds, which stands as the third-fastest submission finish in UFC flyweight title history.
Who won the co-main event between Valentina Shevchenko and Jennifer Maia?
Valentina Shevchenko retained her UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 49–46) over Jennifer Maia after five rounds.
Why was UFC 255 historic for the Shevchenko family?
Valentina Shevchenko and her older sister Antonina Shevchenko became the first sisters in UFC history to compete on the same fight card, with both winning their bouts.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC 255?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Sasha Palatnikov vs. Louis Cosce earned Fight of the Night, while Joaquin Buckley and Antonina Shevchenko took home Performance of the Night awards.
What promotional record did Sasha Palatnikov establish at UFC 255?
Sasha Palatnikov became the first Hong Kong-born fighter to compete inside the UFC Octagon, winning his debut by stopping Louis Cosce in the third round and earning Fight of the Night.
Did Mike Perry make weight for his fight against Tim Means?
No. Mike Perry weighed in at 175.5 pounds, missing the welterweight non-title limit by 4.5 lbs. The fight proceeded at a catchweight and Perry forfeited 30% of his purse to Tim Means, who won via unanimous decision.
How did Brandon Moreno defeat Brandon Royval at UFC 255?
Brandon Moreno defeated Brandon Royval via TKO (punches) at 4:59 of Round 1 after Royval suffered a shoulder dislocation during a grappling scramble, securing Moreno’s title shot.
What was the result of Paul Craig vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua?
In their rematch following a 2019 split draw, Paul Craig defeated former champion Mauricio Rua via TKO (punches) at 3:36 of Round 2.
What were the attendance and live gate figures for UFC 255?
Due to pandemic restrictions, UFC 255 was held behind closed doors with 0 spectators in attendance and a $0 live gate at the UFC APEX.
How was UFC 255 broadcast in the United States?
The main card streamed live on Pay-Per-View exclusively via ESPN+, with preliminary bouts airing nationally on ESPN2 and ESPN+, and early prelims available on UFC Fight Pass.
How did Joaquin Buckley win at UFC 255?
Joaquin Buckley knocked out undefeated prospect Jordan Wright with a barrage of punches at 0:18 of Round 2, picking up his second straight $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 255?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer.
What historic matchup did UFC 255 immediately create?
With both Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno winning on the card without injury, the UFC immediately booked them to headline UFC 256 just 21 days later, marking the fastest title defense turnaround in modern UFC history.
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