UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum
United States
Main Card • Final
R3, 3:45
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Puerto Rico
R3, 5:00
Brazil
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R1, 2:54
R2, 1:50
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Poland
Early Prelims • Final
Canada
R3, 5:00
Ecuador
R1, 2:18
R1, 2:51
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
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 Lyman Good each earned $50,000 for their high-paced, punishing three-round welterweight slugfest.
Performance of the Night: Alex Oliveira took home $50,000 for his highlight-reel second-round one-punch knockout of Ryan LaFlare, while Brazilian newcomer Júnior Albini collected $50,000 for stopping Timothy Johnson in his promotional debut.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Official fighter base purses and contractual win bonuses were not publicly disclosed by the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC). Disclosed figures reflect officially confirmed $50,000 post-fight performance bonus awards.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman returned to victory in front of his home Long Island fans, overcoming a first-round knockdown to submit Kelvin Gastelum via third-round arm-triangle choke.
Darren Elkins extended his active UFC featherweight winning streak to five consecutive bouts with a hard-fought split decision win over Dennis Bermudez, the second-longest active streak in the division at the time.
Jimmie Rivera improved his overall professional mixed martial arts winning streak to 20 consecutive fights (5-0 in the UFC), scoring two first-round knockdowns against top contender Thomas Almeida.
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Lyman Good produced one of 2017’s fiercest welterweight battles, combining for 158 landed significant strikes across 15 relentless minutes to capture Fight of the Night.
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos captured his fourth consecutive Octagon victory, establishing the longest active Brazilian winning streak in the UFC welterweight division.
Alex Oliveira scored one of the cleanest single-shot walk-off knockouts of 2017, flatlining Long Island standout Ryan LaFlare at 1:50 of round two to claim a Performance of the Night bonus.
Brazilian heavyweight newcomer Júnior Albini needed just 171 seconds to stop seasoned veteran Timothy Johnson, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus in his promotional debut.
Shane Burgos dropped Godofredo Pepey three separate times, tying the promotional record for the most official knockdowns in a three-round UFC featherweight contest.
Ecuador’s Marlon Vera executed a flawless armbar from his guard to submit Long Island native Brian Kelleher in just 2:18 of the opening frame, his third straight finish inside the Octagon.
Chase Sherman landed 111 significant strikes across three rounds against Damian Grabowski, establishing one of the highest significant strike totals in modern heavyweight history.
Stepping into the Octagon on just nine days’ notice, former University of Alabama football captain Eryk Anders starched seasoned veteran Rafael Natal with a crushing left cross in round one.
Marking the promotion’s historic first-ever event on Long Island, UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum attracted 11,918 spectators and generated $1,088,332 at the newly renovated Nassau Coliseum.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum take place?
UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum took place on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York.
Who won the main event between Chris Weidman and Kelvin Gastelum?
Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman defeated Kelvin Gastelum via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 3:45 of Round 3.
How did Chris Weidman finish Kelvin Gastelum?
After being dropped late in round one, Weidman leaned on his superior wrestling and ground control over rounds two and three, eventually securing top position and locking in a tight arm-triangle choke to force the tap.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Lyman Good earned Fight of the Night, while Alex Oliveira and Júnior Albini took home Performance of the Night awards.
Who won the co-main event between Darren Elkins and Dennis Bermudez?
Darren Elkins defeated Dennis Bermudez via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a grimy, back-and-forth featherweight battle.
How did Jimmie Rivera defeat Thomas Almeida?
Rivera dropped Almeida twice with sharp left hooks in the opening round and out-struck the Brazilian over 15 minutes to earn a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–26, 29–28).
What was the Fight of the Night at this event?
The welterweight clash between Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Lyman Good earned Fight of the Night after both fighters exchanged punishing power punches, spinning kicks, and knees for three rounds.
How did Alex Oliveira knock out Ryan LaFlare?
Alex Oliveira landed a thunderous, perfectly timed overhand right that knocked Long Island’s Ryan LaFlare out cold on his feet at 1:50 of Round 2.
Did Eryk Anders fight on short notice in his UFC debut?
Yes. Eryk Anders stepped in on just nine days’ notice to replace Alessio Di Chirico, knocking out seasoned veteran Rafael Natal with a flush straight left hand at 2:54 of the first round.
How did Júnior Albini perform in his promotional debut?
Albini delivered a sensational performance, hurting top-15 heavyweight Timothy Johnson with a knee in the clinch before finishing him with follow-up punches at 2:51 of Round 1.
What record did Shane Burgos tie against Godofredo Pepey?
Shane Burgos scored three official knockdowns against Godofredo Pepey, tying the UFC featherweight record for the most knockdowns in a three-round bout.
How did Marlon Vera defeat Brian Kelleher?
Vera defended Kelleher’s early takedown attempt, caught his arm from bottom guard, and locked in a lightning-quick armbar submission at 2:18 of Round 1.
What were the official attendance and gate figures for the event?
The event drew a crowd of 11,918 fans and generated an official live gate of $1,088,332 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Who were the commentators and announcer for this event?
The cageside commentary booth featured play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts Brian Stann and bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, with Bruce Buffer introducing the fighters.
Why was this event historically significant for Long Island?
This marked the first event in UFC history held on Long Island following the legalization of professional mixed martial arts in the state of New York in 2016.
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