UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida
Brazil
Main Card • Final
United States
R1, 2:30
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:03
Performance of the Night
Puerto Rico
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:59
Norway
R3, 5:00
Ecuador
Prelims • Final
R2, 4:08
R1, 4:30
Wales
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:08
Denmark
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Max Griffin were awarded $50,000 each for their exhilarating, back-and-forth three-round welterweight brawl on the preliminary card.
Performance of the Night: Derek Brunson earned $50,000 for his statement first-round knockout of former champion Lyoto Machida, while São Paulo’s own Pedro Munhoz collected $50,000 for his slick first-round guillotine choke over Rob Font.
Reported Payouts & Estimated Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | $50,000 | $220,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $110,000 | — | — | $110,000 | |
| WIN | $43,000 | $43,000 | — | $86,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | $50,000 | $106,000 | |
| WIN | $22,000 | $22,000 | $50,000 | $94,000 | |
| LOSS | $71,000 | — | — | $71,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | $50,000 | $66,000 | |
| WIN | $34,000 | $34,000 | — | $68,000 | |
| WIN | $31,000 | $31,000 | — | $62,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| WIN | $23,000 | $23,000 | — | $46,000 | |
| WIN | $21,000 | $21,000 | — | $42,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | — | $22,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Purses are estimates based on previous commission reporting, contract tier minimums, and official post-fight bonuses ($50,000 each). Regulating authorities in Brazil (CABMMA) do not publicly report official fighter salaries. Figures exclude UFC athlete outfitting compliance pay and discretionary locker-room bonuses.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida
Derek Brunson recorded his seventh first-round stoppage victory in the UFC middleweight division, moving to second behind only Anderson Silva in division history at that time.
Colby Covington ignited one of the most polarizing and famous heel turns in UFC history, calling Brazil a “dump” and the crowd “filthy animals” in his Octagon interview with Daniel Cormier.
Pedro Munhoz locked in his third career guillotine choke inside the Octagon, tying the all-time UFC bantamweight record for most guillotine submission victories.
Future two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo preserved his undefeated record, edging out fellow top prospect Jarred Brooks via split decision to move to 13-0.
Thiago “Marreta” Santos scored his eighth knockout at 185 pounds with a buzzer-beating jumping body kick and punches at 4:59 of Round 1 against Jack Hermansson.
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Max Griffin combined for two knockdowns and 137 significant strikes in an unforgettable, fast-paced slugfest that claimed Fight of the Night honors.
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida made his anticipated return to the cage after a 28-month (854-day) layoff from competitive mixed martial arts.
John “Hands of Stone” Lineker out-landed Marlon “Chito” Vera 77-49 in significant strikes, securing his sixth bantamweight victory over a seven-fight stretch.
Stepping in on short notice to replace Luan Chagas, Vicente Luque finished Niko Price via D’Arce choke at 4:08 of Round 2 for his fourth career UFC submission.
Antônio Carlos Júnior notched his fourth first-round submission victory inside the Octagon, taking Jack Marshman’s back and securing a rear-naked choke in 4:30.
Undefeated 25-year-old Brazilian prospect Marcelo Golm kept his 100% first-round finish rate intact, finishing Christian Colombo via rear-naked choke in just 2:08 of his debut.
Ginásio do Ibirapuera welcomed an electric crowd of 10,265 spectators, marking the UFC’s sixth successful showcase in the city of São Paulo.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida take place?
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida (also known as UFC Fight Night 119) took place on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at the Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil.
Who won the main event between Derek Brunson and Lyoto Machida?
Derek Brunson defeated former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida via KO (punches) at 2:30 of Round 1.
What did Colby Covington say after defeating Demian Maia?
Following his unanimous decision victory over Demian Maia, Colby Covington delivered an infamous post-fight interview inside the Octagon, stating: “Brazil, you’re a dump! All you filthy animals suck!” which completely shifted his UFC career trajectory into a polarizing persona.
How did Colby Covington defeat Demian Maia in the co-main event?
Covington stuffed all 13 takedown attempts by Demian Maia and used superior conditioning and volume striking to earn a unanimous decision victory (29–27, 30–27, 30–26).
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonus awards at UFC Fight Night 119?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Max Griffin earned Fight of the Night, while Derek Brunson and Pedro Munhoz claimed Performance of the Night awards.
How did Pedro Munhoz defeat Rob Font?
Pedro Munhoz caught Rob Font in his signature guillotine choke at 4:03 of Round 1, forcing Font to tap and earning Munhoz a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus in front of his hometown São Paulo crowd.
How did Thiago Santos defeat Jack Hermansson?
Thiago Santos hurt Jack Hermansson with heavy strikes and landed a jumping body kick followed by punches to win via TKO at 4:59 of Round 1, with just one second remaining in the opening frame.
Who won the bantamweight fight between John Lineker and Marlon Vera?
John Lineker defeated Marlon Vera via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) in a furious striking battle where Lineker targeted Vera’s body and head with power hooks.
How did Deiveson Figueiredo win his early prelim bout against Jarred Brooks?
In a clash between two undefeated flyweight prospects, future champion Deiveson Figueiredo won via split decision (27–30, 29–28, 29–28) by threatening multiple submissions and landing impactful counter-strikes.
What was the result of Francisco Trinaldo vs. Jim Miller?
Francisco Trinaldo defeated veteran Jim Miller via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) after overcoming an early deficit and controlling rounds two and three with dominant striking.
How did Vicente Luque perform after stepping in on short notice?
Replacing an injured Luan Chagas, Vicente Luque traded heavy punches with Niko Price before catching him in a fight-ending D’Arce choke at 4:08 of Round 2.
What was the official attendance for UFC Fight Night 119?
The event drew an official crowd of 10,265 fans at the Ginásio do Ibirapuera arena in São Paulo, Brazil.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida broadcast?
The main card aired live on Fox Sports 1, preceded by preliminary bouts on Fox Sports 2 and early preliminary fights on UFC Fight Pass.
Who called the fights for UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida?
The broadcast was called by play-by-play commentator John Gooden alongside UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How long had Lyoto Machida been away from the Octagon before this bout?
Machida returned to action after an 18-month USADA suspension and had not competed in the UFC since his June 2015 loss to Yoel Romero, marking a 28-month (854-day) layoff from competitive MMA.
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