(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.)
The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday’s card – but not one to each of the four finishers on the card.
After UFC Fight Night 255, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in London. Check out the winners below.
Performance of the Night: Shauna Bannon
Shauna Bannon def. Puja Tomar via submission (armbar) – Round 2, 3:22
[autotag]Shauna Bannon[/autotag] (7-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) pulled off a stunning finish when she forced Puja Tomar (9-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC) to tap to an armbar in the second round. It came not long after Tomar landed a huge head kick that sat Bannon down and nearly had her finished. But the Irish prospect rallied and lit up The O2.
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Performance of the Night: Kevin Holland
Kevin Holland def. Gunnar Nelson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
[autotag]Kevin Holland[/autotag] (27-13 MMA, 14-10 UFC) put on one of the most complete performances of his career when he outworked Gunnar Nelson (19-6-1 MMA, 10-6 UFC) for a statement win at welterweight.
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Performance of the Night: Alexia Thainara
Alexia Thainara def. Molly McCann via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:32
[autotag]Alexia Thainara[/autotag] (12-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) took her UFC debut against Molly McCann (14-8 MMA, 7-7 UFC) on just 10 days’ notice. Then she made a noteworthy and lengthy cage entrance that was longer than it took for her to submit McCann in front of her home British fans. McCann announced her retirement after the loss.
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Performance of the Night: Sean Brady
Sean Brady def. Leon Edwards via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 4, 1:39
[autotag]Sean Brady[/autotag] (18-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) left virtually no doubt he has the chops to challenge for a UFC title when he dominated former welterweight champion Leon Edwards (22-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC). Brady made easy work of Edwards with his wrestling for the first 15 minutes, then masterfully choked him out in the fourth.
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