UFC 255 was held on Saturday, November 21, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. These are the highlights
Main and Co-Main
Deiveson Figueiredo (c) defeated Alex Perez by Submission (Guillotine Choke, Round 1, 1:57)
History within reach…
Can @AlexPerezMMA be the first #DWCS fighter to land on the throne? 👑 #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/gSCPyZBpGv
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
There's only one seat at the top!
🏆 @Daico_Deiveson vs @AlexPerezMMA
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— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
DEIVESON FIGUEIREDO IN LESS THAN 2 MINUTES 😱 #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/ux3ONTGBI1
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) November 22, 2020
WOW! The GOD OF WAR is here to stay.#UFC #UFC255
— Natan Levy ✡︎ (@Natan_Levy) November 22, 2020
Damnnn!!! That guillotine was on quickkk!!! 🔥🔥
Figueiredo looks unstoppable at 125lb! #UFC255
— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) November 22, 2020
A real problem!
🏆 @Daico_Deiveson looks UNSTOPPABLE at 125. #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/7AHvEOrvVZ
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
Deiveson Figueiredo (@DeivesonDaico) ties Demetrious Johnson for most finishes in @UFC flyweight history with seven.
MOST FLYWEIGHT WINS – UFC History
13 – Demetrious Johnson
13 – Joseph Benavidez
09 – Deiveson Figueiredo
09 – Jussier Formiga
08 – John Moraga
08 – Dustin Ortiz pic.twitter.com/XrQjP4EGbd— UFC News (@UFCNews) November 22, 2020
Valentina Shevchenko (c) defeated Jennifer Maia by Unanimous Decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
Ready for a date with destiny. #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/EGpyuxGDho
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
Out to prove she is the most dominant woman alive 🏆@BulletValentina is ready to go.
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— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
"This is extraordinary…"
🇧🇷 @JenniMaiaUFC is capitalizing early! #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/JT8onwDYEb
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
1-1 going into the third.. can we see the biggest upset ever?????#ufc255
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) November 22, 2020
RETURNING FIRE.
🏆 @BulletValentina is starting to find her range. #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/xDuieDVrIe
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
Ohh Shevchenko letting the dawg of now!! Her speed and power on those jabs, elbows, and kicks! #UFC255
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 22, 2020
🏆 @BulletValentina proves once again – she is the queen. #UFC255. pic.twitter.com/GOL7sON4zO
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
No better tradition 💃 #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/A8PmqcCxaC
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
Main Card
Tim Means defeated Mike Perry by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Platinum the Grappler!?
🗣 @PlatinumPerry is showing us a whole new skillset this evening. #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/ZWvHmHD3LD
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
As advertised. #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/90T0YUz1zY
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
Dirty Bird!
🐦 @MeansTim gets the UD after a back and forth battle. #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/r4UOuyZOqz
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
Katlyn Chookagian defeated Cynthia Calvillo by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Blonde Fighter bounces back!
👩🏼 @BlondeFighter with a big win in Vegas tonight. #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/HdjjPLlLMq
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
Already ready to get back in the Octagon!
Who should @BlondeFighter take on next? ⤵️ #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/UMOD8DpL4K
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
Paul Craig defeated Mauricio Rua by TKO (Strikes, Round 2, 3:36)
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The fact I used to watch Shogun fight before I ever laced me up is crazy!
— Walt Harris (@thebigticket205) November 22, 2020
I’m excited for this one. Shogun hasn’t been in a boring fight in 2 decades. #UFC255
— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) November 22, 2020
Not backing down in the sequel 🏴
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— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
Great first round the legend Rua still got it #UFC255
— Charles Rosa (@CharlesRosaMMA) November 22, 2020
BEARJEW 🏴
@PCraigMMA forces Shogun to tap from strikes in RD 2️⃣.
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— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
First time out they were equal, but 🏴 @PCraigMMA takes the sequel! #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/pdvUwpsQxk
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) November 22, 2020
Late Prelims
Brandon Moreno defeated Brandon Royal by TKO (Strikes, Round 1, 4:59)
A 'Fight of the Year' contender is on deck 🍿
💢 @TheAssassinbaby vs @BrandonRoyval is a LOCK for a classic.
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— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
Moreno 🤝 Royval
These two delivered in just a RD. #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/sLAM7O2UCU
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
"Gimme my title." 🏆@TheAssassinBaby may have just locked in the next shot at the top. #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/MRWz1bX1GG
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT: Joaquin Buckley defeated Jordan Wright by KO (Punches, Round 2, 0:18)
How about THAT knockout from EVERY angle!? 😱
Joaquin Buckley is back at #UFC255 this Saturday! pic.twitter.com/Fx1eZZO1dv
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) November 19, 2020
THROWING 💣s!@NewMansa94 ends RD 1 with an absoulte rocket. #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/WRASU00OHe
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
NOT JUST A ONE HIT WONDER 😳
🎥 @NewMansa94 adds another highlight to his reel!
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— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
New Mansa!
Talk about a fighter to watch in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣1️⃣! #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/zV7pDThlxS
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
A beef to settle 😤 Who wants Buckley-Krause? #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/vpYnSuPo2U
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
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PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT: Antonina Shevchenko defeated Ariane Lipski by TKO (Punches, Round 2, 4:33)
And the Shevchenko's start 1️⃣-0️⃣!
🇰🇬 @AntoninaPantera shows she can get it done on the ground in RD 2. #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/UKchqRLIxb
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
Flyweights beware!
🇰🇬 @AntoninaPantera is starting to put it all together. #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/LOaBEtA3Gr
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
Antonina Shevchenko is the new violence queen. Great win for Valentina’s older sister and a tremendous start to the night for the sisters, who are the first in UFC history to fight on the same card.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) November 22, 2020
Nicolas Dalby defeated Daniel Rodriguez by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
ALL ABOARD 🚂
🇩🇰 @DalbyMMA earns the 29-28, 29-28, 30-27 scorecards. #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/wsRX7VryEp
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
Early Prelims
Alan Jouban defeated Jared Gooden by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Putting in the WORK! @AlanJouban is rallying and has Gooden retreating 😳 #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/AhwBrIB9Jw
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
WOW! SIMPLY WOW!
🐍 @AlanJouban squeezed with all his might but couldn't get the tap to close. #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/R12YUlKGZ1
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
Can't knock the heart on these two 👏@AlanJouban & @JGNiteTrain23 delivered for fifteen straight minutes! #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/Gha3yyMmUM
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
What a fight! @AlanJouban rings in his birthday with a UD win in Vegas 🧁 #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/g0OE3ulbgW
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
Kyle Daukaus defeated Dustin Stoltzfus by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Philly's own!
🔔 @KyleDaukaus dominates en route to a UD victory. #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/Ri7nxMoBjm
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
FIGHT OF THE NIGHT: Sasha Palatnikov defeated Louis Cosce by TKO (Punches, Round 3, 2:27)
Let's rock & roll 🎸
🎙 @JoeRogan is back in the booth for #UFC255.
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— UFC (@ufc) November 21, 2020
HOW DID THEY BOTH SURVIVE THE ROUND!? 🤯
We may have our FOTN after just 5️⃣ miuntes. #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/8havVAp6Y1
— UFC (@ufc) November 21, 2020
That's how you start the night 😤@PalatnikovMMA closes a WILD ONE to open #UFC255.
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— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
Short-notice stunner!@PalatnikovMMA takes it in an absolute FOTN contender 👏 #UFC255 pic.twitter.com/7qepYakCFG
— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2020
