UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare
Brazil
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
United States
R1, 4:21
R2, 2:29
R1, 1:56
R3, 4:14
Performance of the Night
R1, 3:14
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Mexico
R1, 1:31
Performance of the Night
Japan
R2, 2:45
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 3:12
Colombia
R3, 1:34
Performance of the Night
Bolivia
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: None awarded. The UFC opted not to award a Fight of the Night bonus, distributing four Performance of the Night bonuses instead.
Performance of the Night: Gilbert Burns earned $50,000 for his dramatic third-round comeback armbar submission of Alex Oliveira.
Performance of the Night: Godofredo Pepey collected $50,000 for his spectacular first-round flying triangle choke against Andre Fili.
Performance of the Night: Edimilson Souza (Kevin Souza) received $50,000 for his vicious 91-second first-round knockout over Katsunori Kikuno.
Performance of the Night: Fredy Serrano earned $50,000 in his promotional debut for a devastating third-round walk-off uppercut knockout against Bentley Syler.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| NC | — | — | — | — | |
| NC | — | —* | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — |
*Official fighter purse figures were not publicly disclosed by the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA). Disclosed figures reflect official UFC post-fight Performance of the Night bonus awards ($50,000 each). Additionally, UFC President Dana White publicly confirmed following the event that Drew Dober was paid his full contractual win bonus despite the initial technical submission stoppage later being overturned to a No Contest.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare featured five submission victories (Erick Silva, Leonardo Santos, Gilbert Burns, Godofredo Pepey, Christos Giagos), tying the modern Fight Night record.
Godofredo Pepey locked up a rare flying triangle choke submission against Andre Fili at 3:14 of Round 1, becoming one of the very few fighters in Octagon history to complete the technique.
With nine total stoppages across twelve bouts and no clear two-way war, the UFC opted not to award a Fight of the Night bonus, distributing all four $50,000 checks as Performance of the Night awards.
Following referee Eduardo Herdy’s erroneous stoppage of Drew Dober against Leandro Silva, CABMMA officially overturned the bout from a technical submission to a No Contest, marking a historic regulatory correction.
Future double-champion Amanda Nunes became the first woman in UFC bantamweight history to score a first-round stoppage via leg kick damage against Shayna Baszler.
2008 Colombian Olympic freestyle wrestler Fredy Serrano made his promotional debut at age 35, securing a highlight-reel third-round walk-off uppercut knockout of Bentley Syler.
After dropping the first two rounds on significant strikes to promotional newcomer Alex Oliveira, Gilbert Burns pulled off one of the latest come-from-behind armbars in lightweight history at 4:14 of Round 3.
Demian Maia utilized his world-class grappling to ground Ryan LaFlare across five rounds, handing the Long Island wrestler the first defeat of his professional mixed martial arts career (11-0 entering).
Welterweight stalwart Josh Koscheck made an ultra-rapid 21-day turnaround after competing at UFC 184 in Los Angeles to step in on short notice in Rio de Janeiro against Erick Silva.
Erick Silva locked in a guillotine choke on Josh Koscheck at 4:21 of round 1, securing his sixth career first-round stoppage inside the Octagon to rank among the most lethal early finishers at 170 pounds.
After hosting pay-per-view events at the HSBC Arena, UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare marked the promotion’s inaugural Fight Night telecast hosted in Rio de Janeiro at the Ginásio do Maracanãzinho.
In a rare championship-rounds sequence, referee “Big” John McCarthy deducted a point from Demian Maia in round 5 for stalling on the mat, resulting in unique 48-46 scorecards across all three judges.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare take place?
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare took place on Saturday, March 21, 2015, at the Ginásio do Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Who won the main event between Demian Maia and Ryan LaFlare?
Demian Maia defeated Ryan LaFlare via unanimous decision (48–46, 48–46, 48–46) after controlling the action through five rounds.
Why were the scorecards 48-46 in Demian Maia vs. Ryan LaFlare?
Referee “Big” John McCarthy deducted one point from Demian Maia in the fifth round for repeatedly pulling guard and stalling on the ground, resulting in 48-46 tallies across all three judges’ scorecards.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare?
Erick Silva submitted former title challenger Josh Koscheck with a guillotine choke at 4:21 of Round 1 in their welterweight co-headlining bout.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare?
No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded. Four fighters earned $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Gilbert Burns, Godofredo Pepey, Edimilson Souza (Kevin Souza), and Fredy Serrano.
Why was Leandro Silva vs. Drew Dober overturned to a No Contest?
Referee Eduardo Herdy incorrectly halted the fight in round two, believing Drew Dober had tapped or gone unconscious in a guillotine choke. Dober had not tapped and was defending properly. CABMMA subsequently overturned the outcome to a No Contest, and UFC paid Dober his full win bonus.
How did Amanda Nunes defeat Shayna Baszler?
Amanda Nunes stopped Shayna Baszler via TKO (leg kick and punches) at 1:56 of Round 1 after devastating Baszler’s lead knee with hard leg kicks.
How did Godofredo Pepey defeat Andre Fili?
Godofredo Pepey executed a spectacular flying triangle choke to submit Andre Fili at 3:14 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the official attendance for UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare?
The event drew an official crowd of 7,707 spectators inside the Ginásio do Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro.
How was UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare broadcast?
In the United States, the main card aired live on Fox Sports 1, preliminary bouts aired on Fox Sports 2, and the early prelims streamed live on UFC Fight Pass.
How did Fredy Serrano perform in his UFC debut?
Colombian Olympian Fredy Serrano scored a stunning third-round knockout against Bentley Syler via a walk-off right uppercut at 1:34 of Round 3, securing a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Gilbert Burns defeat Alex Oliveira?
Trailing on the scorecards after two rounds, Gilbert Burns mounted a comeback in the final round to submit Alex Oliveira via armbar at 4:14 of Round 3.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare?
The broadcast was called cageside by play-by-play commentator Jon Anik and color analyst Kenny Florian, with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer.
Why did Josh Koscheck fight on short notice at this event?
Josh Koscheck stepped in on just two weeks’ notice to replace an injured Ben Saunders, returning to the Octagon just 21 days after his fight against Jake Ellenberger at UFC 184.
How many fights were contested at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare?
A total of 12 professional bouts were contested at the event, featuring 6 main card bouts, 4 preliminary bouts, and 2 early preliminary bouts.
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