The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday’s card, but only one went to a prelim fighter – despite seven-for-seven finishes on that portion of the event.
After UFC Fight Night 252, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in Seattle. Check out the winners below.
Performance of the Night: Ricky Simon
Ricky Simon def. Javid Basharat via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 3:58
Ricky Simon (21-6 MMA, 9-5 UFC) was a 2-1 underdog in his fight against Javid Basharat (14-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC), and odds of him winning by knockout were a whopping 12-1. But he landed a brutally perfect two-punch combo that put Basharat’s lights out in a major way.
Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Ricky Simon (red gloves) fights Javid Basharat (blue gloves) in the bantamweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Performance of the Night: Jean Silva
Jean Silva def. Melsik Baghdasaryan via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:15
Jean Silva (17-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) continued to roll in the featherweight division when he took out Melsik Baghdasaryan (8-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) in the first round. It was his fourth stoppage in four UFC fights and second straight bonus. He was the second biggest favorite on the card at 5-1.
Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Jean Silva (red gloves) fights Melisa Baghdasaryan (blue gloves) in the featherweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Fight of the Night: Alonzo Menifield vs. Julius Walker
Alonzo Menifield def. Julius Walker via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
In a back-and-forth fight that saw both light heavyweights visibly worn out by the second round, Alonzo Menifield (16-5-1 MMA, 9-5-1 UFC) eked out a win over promotional newcomer Julius Walker (6-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) in a split call.
Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Alonzo Menifield (red gloves) fights Julius Walker (blue gloves) in the light heavyweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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