The latest UFC event in Edmonton was nothing short of a resounding success, breaking sales records and leaving fans in stitches. The evening was filled with electric performances, with even UFC President Dana White smiling from ear to ear. And it showed in the bonuses he gave after the event.

White was so impressed with the action inside the Octagon that he pulled out all the stops, awarding four bonuses for the evening, amounting to a whopping $200,000.

It’s safe to say the fighters delivered on their promises, and Edmonton will be remembered as one of the biggest nights in the UFC to date.

Reportedly, the event broke the record for biggest success UFC Fight Night in the history of North America with a $2,600,463 (USD) / $3,632,196.36 (CAD) and an attendance of 16,439 people.

The UFC generally hands out two bonuses at the end of the fight. However, White was so impressed that he upped the ante to $200,000 for the night, opening his purse strings and making four fighters extremely happy. Jourdain, Stoltzfus, Zalal and Jasudavicius each received fight night bonuses of $50,000 each.

Derrick Lewis was expected to be a top contender for a bonus given his propensity for knockouts, but a non-weight-related medical issue forced him out of his scheduled fight against Jhonata Diniz, resulting in led to the abandonment of the fight.

Lewis showed up for the morning weigh-ins but missed the ceremonial weigh-ins later, raising questions about his readiness. UFC officials later confirmed his withdrawal. The event moved forward with 13 fights, with Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Ariane da Silva occupying the main card spot.

Brandon Moreno led the charge

Moreno made a strong return to the octagon and took on Amir Albazi in an exciting flyweight showdown. Moreno opened the fight with a sharp jab, while Albazi remained patient, looking for a big right hand. Midway through the first round, Moreno landed a solid shot, briefly staggering Albazi and finishing the round strong with a combo and low kick.

In the second, Moreno really found his rhythm, connecting with a high kick that sent Albazi reeling. Although Albazi scored a takedown, Moreno quickly rebounded and continued to press, demonstrating his timing and precision. In the third round, Moreno’s confidence was through the roof as he mixed powerful body shots with heavy shots to Albazi’s head.

By the final round, the Iraqi fighter knew he needed a finish to win and Moreno could have sat back and let it pass. But that’s not how “Assassin Baby” works.

Moreno continued to advance, landing hard shots and setting the flyweight record for significant strikes. Unsurprisingly, Moreno came away with a big decision victory – a performance that showed he was back and ready to make his way back to the flyweight title.