UFC 255
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mixed martial arts |
| Founded | November 21, 2020 |
| Headquarters | Enterprise, Nevada , United States |
Area served | Worldwide (via broadcast) |
UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, taking place on November 21, 2020, at the UFC Apex facility located in Enterprise, Nevada, within the Las Vegas metropolitan region.
Background
Originally, the main event was set to feature a UFC Flyweight Championship clash between the reigning champion Deiveson Figueiredo and former Bantamweight titleholder Cody Garbrandt. However, Garbrandt withdrew on October 2 after suffering a torn bicep. His replacement became Alex Perez, who had been scheduled to compete against Brandon Moreno. Consequently, Moreno was matched up with Brandon Royval instead.
The event's co-headliner showcased a UFC Women's Flyweight Championship fight with champion Valentina Shevchenko defending her title against contender Jennifer Maia.
Additional bouts planned included a light heavyweight encounter between John Allan and Roman Dolidze, which was postponed to December’s UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori. Former Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler was initially booked to face Mike Perry, but due to injury, Lawler withdrew and was replaced by Tim Means.
A welterweight contest featuring Orion Cosce versus Nicolas Dalby was arranged; however, Cosce pulled out on November 12 and was substituted by Daniel Rodriguez.
During the official weigh-ins, Perry weighed in at 175.5 pounds, exceeding the welterweight limit by four and a half pounds. The fight continued at catchweight terms, with Perry being penalized 30% of his fight purse, which was awarded to Means.
Bonus awards
Monetary bonuses of $50,000 were granted as follows:
- Fight of the Night: Sasha Palatnikov vs. Louis Cosce
- Performance of the Night: Joaquin Buckley and Antonina Shevchenko