UFC Fight Night 55 Results: Luke Rockhold Finishes Michael Bisping, Bonuses, More

Luke Rockhold put the finishing touches on a night of finishes at UFC Fight Night 55 Friday evening, earning a submission victory over Michael Bisping in the main event. The entire card aired from Sydney, Australia on UFC Fight Pass.

Rockhold finished off the year with a third straight finish, cementing his status as a top contender in the middleweight division. The card also made history, as all 11 bouts were called early.

In other main card action, Al Iaquinta defeated Ross Pearson, Robert Whittaker topped Clint Hester and Soa Palelei downed Walt Harris.

Whittaker and Hester were named the "Fight of the Night," while Rockhold and Louis Smolka scored "Performance of the Night" bonuses. All four fighters picked up an additional $50,000.

Luke Rockhold def. Michael Bisping via submission (guillotine choke) at :57 of Round 2

Al Iaquinta def. Ross Pearson via TKO (strikes) at 1:39 of Round 2

Robert Whittaker def. Clint Hester via TKO (knee and strikes) at 2:43 of Round 2

Soa Palelei def. Walt Harris via TKO (strikes) at 4:49 of Round 2

Jake Matthews def. Vagner Rocha via technical submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:52 of Round 2

Anthony Perosh def. Guto Inocente via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:46 of Round 1

Sam Alvey def. Dylan Andrews via KO (strike) at 2:16 of Round 1

Louis Smolka def. Richie Vaculik via TKO (head kick and strikes) at :18 of Round 3

Chris Clements def. Vik Grujic via TKO (strikes) at 4:06 of Round 1

Daniel Kelly def. Luke Zachrich via submission (kimura) at 4:27 of Round 1

Marcus Brimage def. Jumabieke Tuerxun via KO (head kick) at 2:58 of Round 1

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