UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 4:58
R3, 2:48
Performance of the Night
Poland
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R2, 4:17
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
France
Prelims • Final
R1, 1:58
R1, 2:48
R1, 1:50
Czechia
R3, 5:00
Canada
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 2:12
R1, 1:54
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Brandon Davis and Steven Peterson earned $50,000 each for their relentless three-round featherweight battle that featured 187 combined significant strikes.
Performance of the Night: Derrick Lewis received $50,000 for rallying to score a thunderous third-round knockout over Marcin Tybura in the co-main event.
Performance of the Night: Curtis Millender collected $50,000 for his highlight-reel walk-off knee knockout over longtime veteran Thiago Alves in his promotional debut.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Purses were not publicly disclosed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for this event. Figures marked with a plus sign (+) reflect official $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses distributed by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros
Donald Cerrone earned his 20th career UFC victory by defeating Yancy Medeiros, tying Michael Bisping and Georges St-Pierre for the most wins in promotional history at the time.
With his first-round stoppage of Medeiros, “Cowboy” registered his 14th finish inside the Octagon, tying Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort for the most finishes in UFC history.
Donald Cerrone’s technical knockout over Medeiros was officially called with just two seconds remaining in the opening stanza (4:58), ranking among the latest first-round finishes in UFC history.
Derrick Lewis collected his 9th career UFC heavyweight knockout against Marcin Tybura, pulling level with Andrei Arlovski for third-most knockouts in division history behind Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos.
Contender Series alumnus Geoff Neal made an unforgettable Octagon debut by submitting Brian Camozzi via bulldog choke at 2:48 of Round 1—only the third bulldog choke finish in modern UFC history.
Making his UFC debut on short notice, Curtis Millender delivered a stunning walk-off knee knockout against former title contender Thiago Alves at 4:17 of round two to claim Performance of the Night honors.
Eight of the twelve fights on the Austin fight card ended inside the distance (5 knockouts and 3 submissions), delivering an exceptional 66.7% finishing clip.
Brandon Davis (114) and Steven Peterson (73) traded leather relentlessly over three rounds, combining for 187 landed significant strikes to easily take home the $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus.
Fort Worth native James Vick utilized his 6-foot-3 frame to out-strike Francisco Trinaldo over fifteen minutes, capturing his fourth consecutive victory and improving to 9-1 in the UFC.
Houston native Roberto Sanchez secured the quickest stoppage of the evening, latching onto Joby Sanchez’s neck for a rear-naked choke victory in just 110 seconds of round one.
With his razor-thin unanimous decision victory over French contender Thibault Gouti, 21-year-old Sage Northcutt maintained his unblemished 5-0 record in the UFC lightweight division.
The card generated an official gate of $794,350 from 10,502 passionate fans in the University of Texas campus arena, establishing the UFC’s largest live audience in Austin to date.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros take place?
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros took place on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas.
Who won the main event between Donald Cerrone and Yancy Medeiros?
Donald Cerrone defeated Yancy Medeiros via TKO (punches) at 4:58 of Round 1, dropping Medeiros with a clean right hook and finishing with ground strikes with just two seconds left in the frame.
What records did Donald Cerrone tie at this event?
With his victory, Donald Cerrone tied the all-time UFC records for most wins (20) alongside Michael Bisping and Georges St-Pierre, and most finishes (14) alongside Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort.
Who won the co-main event between Derrick Lewis and Marcin Tybura?
Houston’s Derrick Lewis defeated Poland’s Marcin Tybura via third-round knockout (punches) at 2:48 of Round 3, landing a devastating flurry of right hands against the cage to earn a Performance of the Night bonus.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Brandon Davis vs. Steven Peterson won Fight of the Night, while Derrick Lewis and promotional debutant Curtis Millender earned Performance of the Night honors.
How did Curtis Millender defeat Thiago Alves?
Curtis Millender delivered a highlight-reel finish in his UFC debut, scoring a walk-off knee knockout against former title challenger Thiago Alves at 4:17 of Round 2.
What unique submission did Geoff Neal execute in his promotional debut?
Geoff Neal submitted Brian Camozzi with a rare bulldog choke at 2:48 of Round 1, recording only the third bulldog choke finish in modern UFC history.
Why was Brandon Davis vs. Steven Peterson awarded Fight of the Night?
The two featherweights engaged in an all-action brawl, combining to land 187 significant strikes over three frantic rounds before Davis earned a unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 30–26).
Who won the featured lightweight bout between James Vick and Francisco Trinaldo?
Texas native James Vick outworked Brazilian veteran Francisco Trinaldo with volume kicks and knees to take a unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
What was the result of Sage Northcutt vs. Thibault Gouti?
Sage Northcutt defeated France’s Thibault Gouti via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), using high-volume combinations to edge out a competitive back-and-forth contest.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros?
The event drew an official crowd of 10,502 spectators at the Frank Erwin Center, generating a live gate of $794,350.
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
The six-bout main card and four preliminary bouts aired live on Fox Sports 1, following two early preliminary bouts that streamed live on UFC Fight Pass.
Who called the fights and conducted interviews for the event?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play voice Brendan Fitzgerald alongside newly signed color analyst Jimmy Smith in his UFC commentary debut, with Bruce Buffer announcing the fighters inside the Octagon.
How did Diego Ferreira perform in his return fight against Jared Gordon?
In his first fight in two years, Brazilian lightweight Diego Ferreira knocked out Jared Gordon with a flurry of punches against the cage at 1:58 of Round 1.
What memorable sportsmanship moment occurred after the main event?
Immediately following the stoppage, Yancy Medeiros hopped over the Octagon fence into the crowd to hug and embrace Donald Cerrone’s beloved grandmother, celebrating their mutual respect and deep Hawaiian-cowboy bond.
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