UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio
Argentina
Main Card • Final
R4, 2:36
Performance of the Night
United States
R3, 4:09
Brazil
R1, 1:57
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Ecuador
R2, 1:31
R1, 4:48
Prelims • Final
R1, 1:02
Poland
R1, 2:18
Japan
R3, 5:00
Peru
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Mexico
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
England
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Laureano Staropoli and Hector Aldana each earned $50,000 for their back-and-forth three-round welterweight preliminary battle.
Performance of the Night: Santiago Ponzinibbio received $50,000 for his walk-off fourth-round knockout finish over Neil Magny in front of his home country crowd.
Performance of the Night: Johnny Walker claimed $50,000 for his explosive UFC debut, knocking out Khalil Rountree Jr. with a vicious clinch elbow in under two minutes.
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+ | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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*Official fighter base purses are not publicly released by international athletic commissions for events held in Argentina. Four fighters earned official $50,000 post-fight bonus checks. *Cynthia Calvillo weighed in at 118 lbs (2 lbs over the strawweight limit) and was fined 20% of her purse, which went to Poliana Botelho.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio
UFC Fight Night 140 represented the promotion’s historic debut in Argentina, making it the 22nd country to host an official UFC event.
Santiago Ponzinibbio became the first Argentine fighter to headline and win a UFC main event on home soil, extending his welterweight win streak to seven consecutive bouts.
Johnny Walker delivered one of the fastest debut finishes in light heavyweight history, knocking out Khalil Rountree Jr. with a clinch elbow in just 1:57 of Round 1.
Laureano Staropoli electrified the Buenos Aires crowd in his Octagon debut, landing 97 significant strikes to secure Fight of the Night honors alongside Hector Aldana.
Peruvian newcomer Jesus Pinedo scored a perfect 100% takedown completion rate (5 of 5) during his promotional debut victory over Devin Powell.
Alexandre Pantoja secured a rear-naked choke over Ulka Sasaki in just 2:18 of Round 1, earning his third career first-round submission finish under the UFC banner.
Michel Prazeres logged his eighth consecutive UFC victory by submitting Polish wrestler Bartosz Fabinski in only 1:02 of the opening round.
Marlon Vera rallied back after dropping Round 1 to submit Guido Cannetti via rear-naked choke at 1:31 of Round 2, adding to his record-setting finishing run at 135 pounds.
Ricardo Lamas delivered a relentless third-round offensive barrage to hand Darren Elkins just the second TKO stoppage loss of his featherweight career.
Accepting the fight on under two weeks’ notice to replace Tom Breese, Ian Heinisch made an impressive Octagon debut by defeating Cezar Ferreira via unanimous decision.
The card featured three rapid first-round finishes inside the first 270 seconds of combat courtesy of Johnny Walker (1:57), Michel Prazeres (1:02), and Alexandre Pantoja (2:18).
The historic debut event produced a sellout crowd of 10,245 spectators inside the Estadio Mary Terán de Weiss in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio take place?
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio (also known as UFC Fight Night 140) took place on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Estadio Mary Terán de Weiss in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Who won the main event between Neil Magny and Santiago Ponzinibbio?
Argentina’s own Santiago Ponzinibbio defeated Neil Magny via KO (punch) at 2:36 of Round 4 in the headline bout, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Why was this event historically significant for the UFC?
This marked the first time the UFC hosted an event in Argentina, making Argentina the 22nd nation to host an Octagon event.
Who won the co-main event between Ricardo Lamas and Darren Elkins?
Ricardo Lamas defeated Darren Elkins via TKO (elbows and punches) at 4:09 of Round 3 after a gritty featherweight war.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses?
Four fighters received $50,000 checks: Laureano Staropoli vs. Hector Aldana won Fight of the Night, while Santiago Ponzinibbio and Johnny Walker earned Performance of the Night awards.
How did Johnny Walker perform in his UFC debut?
Johnny Walker made an unforgettable splash, knocking out Khalil Rountree Jr. with a close-range clinch elbow in just 1:57 of Round 1.
How did Marlon Vera defeat local favorite Guido Cannetti?
After being controlled in Round 1, Marlon Vera dropped Cannetti with a knee and punch combination before locking in a rear-naked choke at 1:31 of Round 2.
Did Cynthia Calvillo miss weight for her fight against Poliana Botelho?
Yes. Cynthia Calvillo weighed in at 118 lbs (2 lbs over the strawweight limit) and was fined 20% of her purse. She won the bout via rear-naked choke at 4:48 of Round 1.
What was the official attendance for UFC Buenos Aires?
The event drew a crowd of 10,245 spectators to the Estadio Mary Terán de Weiss in Buenos Aires.
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
The main card and prelims aired live on Fox Sports 1, with the early preliminary bouts streaming on UFC Fight Pass.
Who did Ian Heinisch defeat on short notice?
Stepping in on less than two weeks’ notice to replace Tom Breese, Ian Heinisch defeated TUF Brazil winner Cezar Ferreira via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
How fast was Michel Prazeres’ submission of Bartosz Fabinski?
Michel Prazeres needed just 62 seconds (1:02 of Round 1) to secure a guillotine choke against Polish wrestler Bartosz Fabinski.
How did Alexandre Pantoja defeat Ulka Sasaki?
Flyweight contender Alexandre Pantoja quickly took Sasaki’s back on the mat and locked in a rear-naked choke at 2:18 of Round 1.
Who called the fights for UFC Fight Night 140?
The broadcast team featured play-by-play announcer Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color analyst Jimmy Smith, with Joe Martinez serving as the official cage announcer.
Which Argentine newcomer earned Fight of the Night honors?
Argentine welterweight Laureano Staropoli took home Fight of the Night honors after landing 97 significant strikes in a unanimous decision victory over Hector Aldana.
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