UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman
Chile
Main Card • Final
Nigeria
R5, 5:00
Brazil
United States
R1, 2:44
Mexico
R1, 2:55
Argentina
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Venezuela
R1, 4:16
Canada
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:33
Japan
R1, 0:39
Performance of the Night
Peru
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 2:23
Performance of the Night
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Andrea Lee and Veronica Hardy (Macedo) each collected $50,000 for their high-paced flyweight barnburner that featured nonstop striking and submission attempts.
Performance of the Night: Gabriel Benítez earned $50,000 for his electrifying 39-second slam knockout over Humberto Bandenay.
Performance of the Night: Claudio Puelles earned $50,000 for completing a miraculous third-round comeback, catching Felipe Silva with a rare kneebar at 2:23 of the final frame.
Reported Payouts & Estimated Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOSS | $85,000 | — | — | $85,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | $50,000 | $86,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | $50,000 | $68,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $19,000 | $19,000 | — | $38,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $17,000 | $17,000 | — | $34,000 | |
| LOSS | $29,000 | — | — | $29,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Purses are industry-reported contract estimates as the UFC does not publicly disclose official fighter purse figures for international events held in Chile. Figures include official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) as verified by the promotion.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman
UFC Fight Night 129 was the promotion’s historic debut event in Chile, packing 11,082 passionate fans into the Movistar Arena in Santiago.
Kamaru Usman improved to 8-0 in the UFC welterweight division, tying Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre for the second-longest active winning streak in 170-pound history at the time.
Usman denied all 15 takedown attempts from ADCC world champion Demian Maia, becoming one of only three fighters in UFC history to completely stuff Maia’s takedowns across 25 minutes.
Gabriel Benítez defeated Humberto Bandenay in only 39 seconds of the opening round, establishing the fastest slam knockout victory in UFC featherweight history.
Poliana Botelho finished Syuri Kondo with a body kick and punches in just 33 seconds, setting the record for the fastest stoppage in UFC women’s strawweight history at the time.
Claudio Puelles authored one of the greatest come-from-behind victories in UFC history, surviving 70 significant strikes to submit Felipe Silva via kneebar at 2:23 of the final round.
Puelles’ finish marked only the fourth kneebar submission in modern lightweight history and the latest third-round kneebar ever recorded inside the Octagon.
Alexandre Pantoja dominated future two-time flyweight champion Brandon Moreno across 15 minutes, taking a 2-0 edge in their head-to-head series five years before their UFC 290 title clash.
Peru’s Enrique Barzola completed 10 takedowns against Brandon Davis, recording the highest single-fight takedown total by a featherweight in 2018.
Dominick Reyes stayed unbeaten at 9-0 by stopping Jared Cannonier at 2:55 of round one, becoming only the second light heavyweight to start his UFC tenure with three straight first-round knockouts.
Tatiana Suarez maintained her unblemished record by submitting future flyweight champion Alexa Grasso in just 2:44 of Round 1 without absorbing a single significant strike.
LFA champion Andrea Lee put on a stellar promotional debut, racking up 56 significant strikes and 8 minutes and 4 seconds of control time to secure Fight of the Night honors.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman take place?
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman took place on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at the Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile.
Who won the main event between Kamaru Usman and Demian Maia?
Kamaru Usman defeated Demian Maia via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 50–45) after five rounds, defending all 15 takedown attempts and landing a third-round knockdown.
Why did Demian Maia fight Kamaru Usman on short notice?
Usman was originally scheduled to headline the card against Argentina’s Santiago Ponzinibbio, but after Ponzinibbio suffered a hand injury in late April, former two-time title challenger Demian Maia stepped in on three weeks’ notice.
Who earned the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night 129?
Four fighters received $50,000 performance bonuses: Andrea Lee vs. Veronica Hardy (Macedo) won Fight of the Night, while Gabriel Benítez and Claudio Puelles each received Performance of the Night awards.
How did Gabriel Benítez defeat Humberto Bandenay?
After being caught in an armbar attempt early in the bout, Gabriel Benítez lifted Bandenay and slammed him hard onto the canvas, finishing the fight with follow-up punches in just 39 seconds of Round 1.
Why was Claudio Puelles’ victory over Felipe Silva considered one of the greatest comebacks?
Puelles was battered on the feet for over two rounds and absorbed 70 significant strikes before locking in a stunning kneebar submission at 2:23 of Round 3, overcoming massive betting odds as a +250 underdog.
Who won the co-main event between Tatiana Suarez and Alexa Grasso?
Tatiana Suarez dominated Alexa Grasso, taking her down and securing a rear-naked choke submission at 2:44 of Round 1 while preserving her undefeated professional record.
Did Alexandre Pantoja fight Brandon Moreno at UFC Fight Night 129?
Yes. Alexandre Pantoja defeated Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, 29–27) in a featured preliminary clash, marking their second head-to-head meeting following The Ultimate Fighter Season 24.
How fast was Poliana Botelho’s knockout win over Syuri Kondo?
Botelho hurt Kondo with a brutal liver kick and finished the contest with ground strikes in just 33 seconds of Round 1, setting the fastest stoppage in UFC strawweight history at the time.
Was UFC Fight Night 129 the first UFC event held in Chile?
Yes. UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman represented the promotion’s debut in Chile and attracted a crowd of 11,082 fans to Movistar Arena in Santiago.
What happened in the bout between Dominick Reyes and Jared Cannonier?
Dominick Reyes knocked out Jared Cannonier via TKO (punches) at 2:55 of Round 1, extending his undefeated streak to 9-0 and marking Cannonier’s final light heavyweight fight before dropping to middleweight.
Who called the fights at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman?
The English telecast was called cage-side by play-by-play voice Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentator Jimmy Smith, with Joe Martinez introducing the fighters.
How did Andrea Lee perform in her promotional debut?
Andrea “KGB” Lee made a triumphant UFC debut, sweeping all three judges’ scorecards (30–27 across the board) against Veronica Hardy (Macedo) and earning Fight of the Night honors.
Where did Kamaru Usman go after winning this fight?
After beating Maia, Usman defeated former champion Rafael dos Anjos at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale and went on to defeat Tyron Woodley at UFC 235 to become the UFC Welterweight Champion.
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