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UFC Argentina Bonuses: Ponzinibbio Banks An Extra $50k

Check out which fighters took home bonuses for their performances at UFC Argentina.

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UFC Fight Night 140 took place from the Estadio Mary Terán de Weiss in Buenos Aires, Argentina last night (Sat. November 17, 2018).

Opening up the FS1 preliminary card was a welterweight contest between Laureano Staropoli and Hector Aldana. The pair went all three rounds, and put on a tremendous contest. Although Staropoli won via unanimous decision, both men performed well enough to receive Fight Of The Night. They’ll each take home an extra $50,000.

Also, UFC light heavyweight Johnny Walker made quite the statement with a first-round knockout finish over Khalil Rountree Jr. Walker landed an elbow that slept Routree, and followed up with some punches for the finish. With the spectacular performance, Walker earned a $50,000 Performance Of The Night bonus.

And finally, in the main event of the night, Santiago Ponzinibbio picked up a huge win. Ponzinibbio knocked out Neil Magny in front of his native Argentinian crowd after a dominant performance. He takes home a $50,000 Performance Of The Night bonus as well.

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UFC Argentina Highlights: Santiago Ponzinibbio Takes Out Neil Magny

Santiago Ponzinibbio got the biggest win thus far in his pro-MMA career in front of his home country. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout in the main event of the UFC Argentina event from the Estadio Luna Park in Buenos Aires, Argentina on FOX …

Santiago Ponzinibbio got the biggest win thus far in his pro-MMA career in front of his home country. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout in the main event of the UFC Argentina event from the Estadio Luna Park in Buenos Aires, Argentina on FOX Sports 1. Ponzinibbio destroyed Magny with constant pressure, leg […]

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Twitter Reacts To Santiago Ponzinibbio’s Brutal Knockout Of Neil Magny

Check out how the MMA world reacted to Ponzinibbio’s brutal knockout of Neil Magny in Argentina.

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Last night (Sat. November 17, 2018) the UFC hit the Estadio Mary Terán de Weiss in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for UFC Fight Night 140.

In the main event of the evening, Santiago Ponzinibbio made quite a statement. The Argentine knocked out Neil Magny cold in the fourth round, after systematically dispatching Magny for the majority of the contest. Ponzinibbio showed tremendous poise, patience, and dominance against a longtime top-ranked 170-pounder.

Ponzinibbio called out UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley after the contest and said he believes he deserves a title opportunity after seven-straight wins. With that being said, check out how the mixed martial arts (MMA) community reacted to Ponzinibbio’s brutal knockout of Magny in Argentina:

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UFC Argentina Results: Santiago Ponzinibbio Destroys Neil Magny

The Octagon touched down in South America for Saturday (Nov 17, 2018) night’s UFC Argentina. UFC Fight Night 140 better known as UFC Argentina, offered 12 fights in total to take place at the Luna Park arena in Buenos Aires. This event will be live on Fox Sports 1 if you choose to tune in. 10 […]

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The Octagon touched down in South America for Saturday (Nov 17, 2018) night’s UFC Argentina.

UFC Fight Night 140 better known as UFC Argentina, offered 12 fights in total to take place at the Luna Park arena in Buenos Aires. This event will be live on Fox Sports 1 if you choose to tune in.

10 fighters made the walk to the Octagon on the main card before Argentina’s own Santiago Ponzinibbio and Neil Magny meet in the center of the cage for the night’s main event.

Ponzinibbio (26-3) had won eight of his last nine fights dating back to 2014. He most recently dispatched of Mike Perry at UFC on FOX 26 back in December of 2017. If Ponzinibbio can get past Magny he would have a strong case for a title shot next.

Magny (21-6) won eight of 10 fights since 2014. He most recently got his hand raised at UFC Fight Night 130 back in May. Magny is a smart fighter who doesn’t make many mistakes while Ponzinibbio is a fast starter that tends to throw caution into the wind. On paper, this fight looked to be a fun fight.

Round One

Magny throws some pump fakes out there to gauge distance. Ponzinibbio backs Magny up to the cage. Ponzinibbio is picking apart Magny and won’t let him off the cage. Ponzinibbio pops him again with a jab. Magny looks a bit hesitant. Ponzinibbio is picking his shots here doing a good job not letting Magny off the cage. Magny opens up with some strikes and creates some distance. Ponzinibbio pops another jab that hurts Magny. He follows it up with a hard right hand. Ponzinibbio blasts Magny with a right hand at the end of the round.

Round Two

Magny comes out in round two the aggressor landing some hands that back off Ponzinibbio. The Argentinian clips Magny and he falls to the canvas. Magny wants Ponzinibbio to come to the ground. Ponzinibbio would not have it. The fight resumes on the feet. Magny trying to get off first in these exchanges but it looks like his lead leg is bothering him. Herb Dean stops the action to have the Doctor look at Ponzinibbio’s cut. The fight resumes. Ponzinibbio blasts Magny with a leg kick and Magny is in noticeable pain. He can hardly stand. Magny shoots a takedown but Ponzinibbio defends easily. Ponzinibbio lands a hard jab that wobbles Magny. The round ends and Magny can hardly stand.

Round Three

Magny comes out firing quick jabs. Ponzinibbio backs him up and lands a kick. Magny circles back to the center of the cage. Ponzinibbio goes back to the leg kick and Magny is basically on one leg at this point. Ponzinibbio stalking Magny mixing up his strikes nicely. Ponzinibbio lands another leg kick. Magny lands a push kick that backs off the Argentine. Magny starting to make his jab work here in round three. The round ends with the fighters standing in wait.

Round Four

Magny comes out firing his jab but Ponzinibbio goes right back to the leg kick. Magny falls due to the pain from the leg kick and Ponzinibbio lets him back up. He drops him again with leg kicks. He drops Magny a third time this round with leg kicks and Herb Dean is close to stopping this fight. Ponzinibbio lands a right hand to the jaw that sends Magny to the canvas. The fight is over.

  • Santiago Ponzinibbio defeats Neil Magny via KO at 2:36 of round four

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UFC Argentina Results: Ricardo Lamas Smashes Darren Elkins

The Octagon touches down in South America for Saturday (Nov 17, 2018) night’s UFC Argentina. LowkickMMA has you covered with all the up to the minute results. UFC Fight Night 140 better known as UFC Argentina offers 12 fights in total to take place at the Luna Park arena in Buenos Aires. This event will be […]

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The Octagon touches down in South America for Saturday (Nov 17, 2018) night’s UFC Argentina. LowkickMMA has you covered with all the up to the minute results.

UFC Fight Night 140 better known as UFC Argentina offers 12 fights in total to take place at the Luna Park arena in Buenos Aires. This event will be live on Fox Sports 1 if you choose to tune in.

Before Argentina’s own Santiago Ponzinibbio makes his way to the Octagon to fight Neil Magny in the evening’s main event, eight other fighters make the walk to the cage.

The co-main event of the evening has all the making of an instant classic, at least on paper. Perennial top contender’s Ricardo Lamas and Darren Elkins will go to war in this feature featherweight bout.

Lamas (18-7) is just 2-2 in his last four fights. He has dropped his last two in a row, something “The Bully” wants to put to an end. A win over Elkins would be a step in the right direction for this 36-year-old.

As for Elkins (24-6), he lost his last fight to Alexander Volkanovski via decision but just prior “The Damage” had rattled off six straight wins. Lamas will present an interesting challenge for Elkins.

Round One

Lamas throws a head kick to start but Elkins blocks it. Lamas goes for a takedown 30 seconds into the fight. Elkins is back to his feet and eats a hard low leg kick by Lamas. Lamas throws a spinning heel kick that misses the mark. Elkins fires back with a right hand and pressures Lamas against the cage. Lamas reverses position and looks to take Elkins down. The fighters sperate, Lamas again with the head kick attempt. Elkins moves forward with a nice punch-kick combo. Lamas another spinning technique. Elkins closes the distance and slams Lamas to the canvas as the round ends.

Round Two

The fighters engage right away as Elkins lands a right hand. Lamas fires back a leg kick and times a perfect single leg. Elkins gets back to the feet. Elkins throws a head kick. Lamas lands another hard leg kick and goes high but Elkins takes him down in the process. Lamas reverses position and lands some hard hammer fists. Elkins sneaks out the back door and gets to his feet. Lamas lands a hard left hand. Lamas lands another leg kick that buckles Elkins, he can’t walk well. Lamas lands an uppercut then goes back to the leg. Elkins still moving forward with a bad leg and 30 seconds left in the round. The round ends with Elkins a bloody mess.

Round Three

Elkins wastes no time getting after it. Lamas goes back to the leg kick. “The Damage” is definitely wearing his moniker tonight. Elkins landing some shot now as he moves forward. Lamas really digs in for a leg kick and again Elkins buckles from the pain. Lamas lands a nice short elbow as Elkins backs away. Lamas times a double leg and smashes an elbow to Elkins’ face. Lamas postures up to land some ground and pound. Lamas smashes Elkins with hammer fists and punches. The ref stops the fight. Good stoppage.

  • Ricardo Lamas defeats Darren Elkins via TKO at 4:09 of round three

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UFC Argentina Highlights: Marlon Vera Finishes Guido Cannetti

Marlon Vera put on an impressive performance against Guido Cannetti. The two fighters met in a bantamweight bout on the preliminary portion of the UFC Argentina event from the Estadio Luna Park in Buenos Aires, Argentina on FOX Sports 1. Vera was able …

Marlon Vera put on an impressive performance against Guido Cannetti. The two fighters met in a bantamweight bout on the preliminary portion of the UFC Argentina event from the Estadio Luna Park in Buenos Aires, Argentina on FOX Sports 1. Vera was able to land a pair of vicious knees in a Thai clinch that […]

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