UFC Edmonton sets record with 12 finishes, four fighters earn bonuses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 3:33 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
During UFC Fight Night 291 in Edmonton, Alberta, 12 of the 13 fights ended in stoppages, marking a record for the event. Mike Malott, Marc-Andre Barriault, Mandel Nallo, and Joel Faglier each received Performance of the Night bonuses of $100,000. Eight additional fighters earned $25,000 for finishes. The event featured a series of emphatic victories, including Cristian Perez's rapid knockout in just 27 seconds during his UFC debut. The high number of finishes underscores the competitive nature of this card and the fighters' performances in the octagon.
- •Event featured 12 stoppages out of 13 fights
- •Malott knocked out Buckley with a knee
- •Perez scored a 27-second knockout in debut
- •Eight fighters earned $25,000 finish bonuses
- •Faglier made a comeback after losing the first round
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — UFC Edmonton bonuses: Record competition for $100K with 12 finishes
"The UFC Edmonton winners tied a modern record with 12 stoppages in 13 fights – which led to some crazy competition for post-fight bonus awards.
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