UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Gastelum Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Gastelum
Mexico
Main Card • Final
United States
R5, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Spain
Peru
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
France
Poland
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:26
R1, 3:13
Performance of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 0:30
Panama
R1, 3:42
Performance of the Night
Paraguay
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Neil Magny and Kelvin Gastelum earned $50,000 each for their exhilarating five-round welterweight headliner in Monterrey.
Performance of the Night: Andre Fili collected $50,000 for his dynamic first-round head-kick knockout of Gabriel Benitez on the preliminary card.
Performance of the Night: Marco Polo Reyes pocketed $50,000 for a devastating first-round one-punch knockout over Cesar Arzamendia in his UFC promotional debut.
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 | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ |
*Because this event was hosted in Monterrey, Mexico, individual fighter base salaries and contractual win bonuses were not publicly disclosed by an athletic commission. The figures listed above reflect officially confirmed UFC post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Gastelum
Neil Magny picked up his 9th UFC victory across just 21 months (February 2014 to November 2015), solidifying one of the most prolific short-span winning runs in modern UFC history.
Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo improved to a pristine 10-0 (4-0 UFC) by defeating #3-ranked Jussier Formiga via split decision, earning the undisputed flyweight title shot against Demetrious Johnson.
Erick Montaño and Enrique Barzola were officially crowned tournament champions of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2, securing exclusive six-figure UFC promotional contracts.
Enrique Barzola made combat sports history by becoming the first fighter from Peru to win a season of The Ultimate Fighter, defeating Horacio Gutierrez via 30-26, 30-27, 30-27 unanimous decision.
Former title contender Ricardo Lamas spoiled Diego Sanchez’s long-awaited featherweight debut, executing a tactical masterclass to sweep all three judges’ scorecards (30-27 x3).
Mexican knockout artist Marco Polo Reyes introduced himself to the UFC with a sensational one-punch first-round knockout over Cesar Arzamendia, taking home a Performance of the Night bonus.
Team Alpha Male’s Andre Fili captured his first career UFC bonus award by flattening Gabriel Benitez with a devastating left head kick and follow-up punches at 3:13 of Round 1.
Polish wrestler Bartosz Fabinski grounded Hector Urbina six times across three rounds, remaining unbeaten in the UFC and improving to 13-2 overall as a professional.
Alvaro Herrera scored the quickest victory of the entire 13-bout fight card, needing just 30 seconds of round 1 to knock out Vernon Ramos in their welterweight matchup.
Alejandro Perez disabled former title challenger Scott Jorgensen with brutal low calf kicks, forcing a second-round technical knockout due to leg injury.
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Gastelum represented the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s inaugural event in the city of Monterrey, drawing 10,410 fans to the Monterrey Arena.
Neil Magny survived two knockdowns from Kelvin Gastelum to battle back across 25 minutes, out-landing Gastelum in total strikes and earning a career-defining split decision.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Gastelum take place?
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Gastelum (also known as UFC Fight Night 78) took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at the Monterrey Arena in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.
Who won the main event between Neil Magny and Kelvin Gastelum?
Neil Magny defeated Kelvin Gastelum via split decision (48–47, 47–48, 48–47) after five hard-fought rounds to win their welterweight main event clash.
Who won the co-main event between Ricardo Lamas and Diego Sanchez?
Ricardo Lamas defeated Diego Sanchez via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) in a three-round featherweight showdown.
What was the result of Henry Cejudo vs. Jussier Formiga?
Henry Cejudo defeated #3-ranked Jussier Formiga via split decision (30–27, 30–27, 28–29), establishing himself as the mandatory #1 contender for the UFC Flyweight Championship.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Gastelum?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonus awards: Neil Magny vs. Kelvin Gastelum took home Fight of the Night, while Andre Fili and Polo Reyes each earned Performance of the Night honors.
Who won The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2 tournament finals?
Mexico’s Erick Montaño defeated Spain’s Enrique Marin via split decision to win the welterweight tournament, while Peru’s Enrique Barzola dominated Horacio Gutierrez via unanimous decision to become the lightweight tournament champion.
How did Andre Fili defeat Gabriel Benitez?
Andre Fili connected with a vicious left head kick followed by clean punches against the fence to knock out Gabriel Benitez at 3:13 of Round 1.
Did Polo Reyes win a performance bonus in his UFC debut?
Yes. Marco Polo Reyes delivered a devastating walk-off punch knockout against Cesar Arzamendia at 3:42 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the official attendance for UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Gastelum?
The event drew an official crowd of 10,410 fans at the Monterrey Arena in Monterrey, Mexico. Live gate receipts were not publicly released by the promotion.
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
The main card and preliminary bouts were broadcast live on Fox Sports 1, while early preliminary fights streamed live globally on UFC Fight Pass.
What was the quickest finish at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Gastelum?
Mexican welterweight Alvaro Herrera secured the fastest finish on the card, knocking out Vernon Ramos in just 30 seconds of Round 1.
Why did Scott Jorgensen lose via TKO to Alejandro Perez?
Scott Jorgensen suffered a severe lower leg and ankle injury midway through the fight due to repeated low kicks, causing him to collapse in round 2 and forcing referee Herb Dean to stop the contest at 4:26.
Who were the commentators and announcer for this event?
The event was called cage-side by play-by-play announcer Jon Anik and color analyst Brian Stann, with Bruce Buffer introducing the fighters inside the Octagon.
Was this Diego Sanchez’s first UFC featherweight fight?
Yes. After previous runs at middleweight, welterweight, and lightweight, Diego Sanchez made his featherweight (145 lbs) debut at this event, losing a unanimous decision to Ricardo Lamas.
How many fights took place at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Gastelum?
A total of 13 bouts took place: 6 on the main card, 4 on the televised Fox Sports 1 prelims, and 3 on the UFC Fight Pass early prelims.
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