UFC Fight Night Chile Results: Demian Maia vs. Kamaru Usman Headlines, Plus Claudio Puelles Pulls Off A Miracle Comeback

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Main Card (10pm EST., Fox Sports 1)

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#7 Kamaru Usman def. #5 Demian Maia by unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

#12 Tatiana Suarez def. #9 Alexa Grasso by submission via rear naked choke (2:44, R1)

Dominick Reyes def. Jared Cannonier by TKO via strikes (2:55, R1)

Guido Cannetti def. Diego Rivas by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Andrea Lee def. Veronica Macedo by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Vicente Luque def. Chad Laprise by KO via strikes (4:16, R1)

Preliminary Card (8pm EST., Fox Sports 2)

Michel Prazeres def. Zak Cummings by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

#12 Alexandre Pantoja def. #7 Brandon Moreno by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 29-27)

Poliana Botelho def. Syuri Kondo by TKO via strikes (0:33, R1)

Gabriel Benitez def. Humberto Bandenay by KO via strikes (0:39, R1)

Preliminary Card (6:30pm EST., UFC Fight Pass)

Enrique Barzola def. Brandon Davis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Frankie Saenz def. Henry Briones by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Claudio Puelles def. Felipe Silva by submission via knee bar (2:23, R3)


Claudio Puelles vs. Felipe Silva

Round One: The round begins with Silva attacking Puelles with some leg kicks, Silva and Puelles exchange some high kicks. Puelles scores a takedown on Silva and he gets the full guard, Puelles postures up as Silva swings away while on his back. Puelles starts attacking Silva with some ground and pound, Silva scrambles and Puelles catches him in a guillotine choke, Silva escapes the choke and he gets top position on the ground. Silva attacks Puelles with some ground and pound, Puelles rolls for a knee bar and Silva escapes to get the fight standing. Silva catches a swinging Puelles with a counter right to the midsection, Silva attacks Puelles with knee strikes to the midsection. Puelles pulls guard to get Silva back to the ground, Silva gets free and he allows Puelles to stand up again. Puelles scores another takedown on Silva and he gets the half guard, Silva scrambles to his feet after eating a few strikes. Puelles pulls guard and eats some strikes from Silva as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Silva

Round Two: The round begins with Silva attacking Puelles with some leg kicks, Puelles catches an incoming Silva with a left. Silva charges at Puelles while throwing combinations, Puelles comes forward and also takes a few swings at Silva. Puelles looks for a takedown and Silva nails him with a knee strike, Puelles occasionally attacks Silva with a high kick. Silva grabs Puelles and he attacks him with knee strikes, Silva rocks Puelles with a multiple punch combination. Puelles tries pulling guard and Silva gets top position while landing a ton of strikes, Silva gets the half guard while attacking Puelles with more strikes. Silva gets the full mount while attacking Puelles with more strikes, Silva stands up and he makes Puelles stand up. Silva catches Puelles with a few more strikes as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-8 for Silva (Overall Score: 20-17 for Silva)

Round Three: The round begins with Silva swinging away at Puelles, Puelles attempts a spinning back fist against Silva. Silva goes back to attacking Puelles with leg kicks, Silva drops Puelles with a right and he pounces on him with more strikes. Silva allows Puelles to stand before rocking him with a left, Silva drops Puelles again before allowing him to stand again. Silva catches a swinging Puelles with a knee strike to the midsection followed by an uppercut, Puelles looks for the takedown and Silva gets top position while landing strikes. Puelles catches Silva in a knee bar from out of nowhere and a tap out follows.

Official Result: Claudio Puelles def. Felipe Silva by submission via knee bar (2:23, R3)

Henry Briones vs. Frankie Saenz

Round One: The round begins with Briones attacking Saenz with some leg kicks, Saenz responds by landing some leg kicks of his own. Saenz comes forward to crack Briones with a two punch combination, Saenz gets Briones against the cage wall for a moment after landing another two punch combination. Saenz then catches Briones with a kick to the midsection, Briones backs Saenz up by attacking him with some rights. Saenz catches a swinging Briones with an overhand right before scoring a takedown, Saenz starts attacking Briones with ground and pound. Briones scrambles to his feet and he eats a knee strike from Saenz, Briones catches Saenz with a two punch combination of his own. Saenz again catches Briones with a two punch combination, Briones catches a swinging Saenz with a counter right followed by an uppercut, the fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Saenz

Round Two: The round begins with Briones catching a swinging Saenz with several counter rights, Saenz starts catching Briones with some leg kicks. Saenz drops an incoming Briones with a counter right and Briones gets back up quickly, Saenz attacks Briones with a trio of knee strikes to the midsection. Saenz backs up Briones again by landing another right, Saenz scores a takedown on Briones and he gets the full guard. Saenz attacks Briones with ground and pound before getting back control, Briones scrambles to his feet as Saenz nails him with knee strikes. Saenz backs up before catching Briones with an uppercut, Saenz eats a few strikes while going for the takedown. Briones nails a swinging Saenz with a counter right, the fighters clinch and exchange some strikes. Saenz grabs Briones and he attacks him with more knee strikes as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Saenz (Overall Score: 20-18 for Saenz)

Round Three: The round begins with Briones taking a few swings at Saenz, Saenz accidentally nails Briones low and the fight is halted. The fight resumes with Saenz attacking Briones with some leg kicks, Briones comes forward to attack Saenz with an uppercut. Saenz charges forward and he attacks Briones with some knee strikes, the fighters just swing away at each other. Saenz scores a takedown and Briones catches him in a guillotine choke, Saenz escapes the choke to maintain top position against Briones. Saenz attacks Briones with some ground and pound, Briones scrambles to his feet and Saenz attacks him with knee strikes. Briones pops a swinging Saenz with a counter right hook, Saenz scores another takedown on Briones and he gets back control. Saenz goes right back to attacking Briones with ground and pound until the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Saenz (Final Score: 30-27 for Saenz)

Official Result: Frankie Saenz def. Henry Briones by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Enrique Barzola vs. Brandon Davis

Round One: The round begins with the fighters exchanging high kicks, Barzola starts attacking Davis with some leg kicks. Barzola drops Davis with a low leg kick and Davis gets back up, Barzola scores a takedown on Davis and Davis gets back up again. Barzola holds Davis against the cage wall before scoring another takedown, Davis gets back up as Barzola lands a few strikes. Barzola scores a third takedown on Davis and Davis gets back up again, the fighters separate and they exchange kicks. Barzola catches Davis with a left hook to the midsection, Davis backs up Barzola by landing a straight right. The fighters start to just swing away at each other, Barzola then hits Davis with a left hook before getting taken down. Barzola scrambles to his feet and the fighters exchange blows as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Barzola

Round Two: The round begins with Davis attacking Barzola with some leg kicks, Barzola scores a takedown and Davis gets right back up. Barzola holds Davis against the cage wall before scoring another takedown and Davis gets right back up, Barzola scores another takedown and he gets the half guard against Davis. Barzola goes for a guillotine choke and Davis escapes to get the fight standing again, Barzola scores another takedown on Davis and he gets the half guard. Barzola transitions to back control while landing some strikes, Davis scrambles to his feet and he shakes Barzola off of his back. Barzola drags Davis back to the ground and Davis gets right up again, Barzola gets Davis back down and he gets back control. Barzola gets back up and Barzola drags him back to the ground again, Davis gets up again and Barzola gets him down again as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Barzola (Overall Score: 20-18 for Barzola)

Round Three: The round begins with Davis catching a kicking Barzola with a counter left, Davis also attacks Barzola with some leg kicks. The fighters start peppering each other with some jabs, Barzola steps forward and he catches Davis with an uppercut. Davis blocks a Barzola kick before landing a two punch combination, Barzola charges forward and he nails Davis with combinations. Davis catches Barzola with a kick to the midsection, Barzola scores a takedown on Davis and Davis gets right back up. Barzola drags Davis to the ground and Davis gets up again, Davis backs up Barzola after landing a knee strike. Barzola drags Davis to the ground and he gets the half guard, Barzola attacks Davis with some ground and pound until the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Barzola (Final Score: 30-27 for Barzola)

Official Result: Enrique Barzola def. Brandon Davis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Gabriel Benitez vs. Humberto Bandenay

Round One: The round begins with Benitez attacking Bandenay with leg kicks, Benitez drops Bandenay with an uppercut and he pounces on him with more strikes. Bandenay goes for an arm bar and Benitez power bombs him to break free, Benitez nails Bandenay with a few strikes and Bandenay goes out cold.

Official Result: Gabriel Benitez def. Humberto Bandenay by KO via strikes (0:39, R1)

Poliana Botelho vs. Syuri Kondo

Round One: The round begins with Botelho attacking Kondo with a high kick, Botelho also starts attacking Kondo with leg kicks. Botelho rocks Kondo with a kick to the midsection, Botelho drops Kondo with a right hook and pounces on her with more strikes until the referee jumps in.

Official Result: Poliana Botelho def. Syuri Kondo by TKO via strikes (0:33, R1)

#7 Brandon Moreno vs. #12 Alexandre Pantoja

Round One: The round begins with Moreno attacking Pantoja with leg kicks, Pantoja responds by landing a combo of his own. Pantoja cracks a backing Moreno with a knee strike to the head, Moreno scores a takedown on Pantoja and Pantoja gets right back up. Pantoja catches a kicking Moreno with a counter left followed by a right, Pantoja continuously catches Moreno with some rights before eating an uppercut. Pantoja stuns a swinging Moreno with a counter left hook, Pantoja chases a backing Moreno while throwing a combination. Pantoja rocks a swinging Moreno with a straight left, Pantoja shoves a swinging Moreno to the ground before getting top position. Pantoja attacks Moreno with ground and pound upon gaining back control as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-8 for Pantoja

Round Two: The round begins with Pantoja attacking Moreno with some leg kicks, Pantoja then hits a kicking Moreno with a two punch combination. Pantoja charges at Moreno while landing more strikes, Moreno eats another combination after nailing Pantoja with a left. Moreno starts catching Pantoja with some leg kicks of his own, Moreno also tries attacking Pantoja with punching combinations. Pantoja trips up a kicking Moreno and Moreno gets back up quickly, Pantoja backs up Moreno with a high kick followed by a left. Moreno nails an incoming Pantoja with a multiple punch combination, Pantoja stuns a swinging Moreno with a two punch combination. Pantoja swings away at Moreno as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Pantoja (Overall Score: 20-17 for Pantoja)

Round Three: The round begins with Pantoja attacking Moreno with some leg kicks, Pantoja catches Moreno with a front kick to the upper body. Pantoja comes forward and he swings away at Moreno, Moreno catches a backing Pantoja with an overhand right. Pantoja grabs Moreno and he gets him against the cage wall, the fighters separate and swing away at each other. Pantoja catches a kicking Moreno with a counter right, Pantoja and Moreno have a few wild striking exchanges. Pantoja backs up Moreno with a straight right, Pantoja nails Moreno with a few front kicks to the midsection. Moreno scores a takedown and Pantoja gets right back up, the fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Pantoja (Final Score: 30-26 for Pantoja)

Official Result: #12 Alexandre Pantoja def. #7 Brandon Moreno by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 29-27)

Zak Cummings vs. Michel Prazeres

Round One: The round begins with Prazeres nailing Cummings with a kick to the midsection, Prazeres also catches Cummings with some leg kicks. Prazeres looks for a takedown after nailing Cummings with a right, Prazeres scores a takedown on Cummings and he gets the half guard. Prazeres attacks Cummings with some short range strikes, the referee eventually stands up the fighters for inactivity. The action resumes with Prazeres cracking Cummings with a right, Prazeres again cracks Cummings with overhand rights. Cummings catches a swinging Prazeres with a counter left hook, Prazeres nails a swinging Cummings with a counter left followed by another right. Cummings kicks away at Prazeres as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Prazeres

Round Two: The round begins with Prazeres swinging away against Cummings, Prazeres grabs Cummings and he gets him against the cage wall. Prazeres scores a takedown on Cummings and he gets back control, Cummings scrambles to his feet to get the fight standing again. Cummings cracks Prazeres with a multiple punch combination, Cummings holds Prazeres against the wall while landing a knee strike. The fighters separate and they just swing away at each other, Prazeres goes back to attacking Cummings with leg kicks. Cummings cracks a swinging Prazeres with a short left, Cummings attacks Prazeres with a high kick before eating a right. Cummings gets Prazeres against the cage wall while throwing a few knee strikes, the referee separates the fighters for inactivity. The action resumes with the fighters swinging away at each other until the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Prazeres (Overall Score: 20-18 for Prazeres)

Round Three: The round begins with Cummings kicking Prazeres in the midsection, Cummings catches Prazeres with a left to the midsection. Prazeres nails a kicking Cummings with a counter left hook, Cummings backs up Prazeres while peppering him with lefts. Cummings backs up a swinging Prazeres with a high kick attempt, Prazeres goes for the takedown and Cummings nails him with knee strikes. The referee eventually separates the clinching fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Cummings kicking away at Prazeres. Cummings catches Prazeres with a kick to the midsection followed by a knee strike, Prazeres scores a takedown on Cummings and he gets the half guard as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Prazeres (Final Score: 30-27 for Prazeres)

Official Result: Michel Prazeres def. Zak Cummings by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Vincente Luque vs. Chad Laprise

Round One: The round begins with Laprise attacking Luque with some leg kicks, Laprise pops a kicking Luque with a two punch combination. Luque starts attacking Laprise with his own leg kicks, the fighters exchange a few rights to the face. Laprise cracks Luque with a knee strike before getting him against the cage wall, the fighters separate after exchanging a few knee strikes. Luque cracks a kicking Laprise with a short right, Luque attacks Laprise with some jabs to keep him at bay. Laprise attacks Luque with a high kick that barely connects, Luque drops a swinging Laprise with a short left hook and he pounces on him with more strikes until the referee jumps in.

Official Result: Vicente Luque def. Chad Laprise by KO via strikes (4:16, R1)

Veronica Macedo vs. Andrea Lee

Round One: The round begins with Lee attacking Macedo with some leg kicks, Macedo attacks Lee with a multiple punch combination. Lee grabs Macedo and she assaults her with knee strikes, Macedo catches Lee with a spinning kick to the midsection. Macedo grabs a swinging Lee and gets her against the cage wall, Lee attacks Macedo with some more knee strikes. Lee gets behind Macedo while landing some rights to her face, Lee scores a takedown on Macedo and she immediately postures up to kick away at her. Lee allows Macedo to stand up after awhile and Macedo rocks Lee with a pair of head kicks, Lee scores a takedown on Macedo and she gets back control. Lee attacks Macedo with some ground and pound, Lee rolls for an arm bar as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Lee

Round Two: The round begins with Macedo going for a spinning head kick against Lee, Lee attacks Macedo with a high kick before getting her up against the cage wall. Lee attacks Macedo with knee strikes before scoring a judo throw takedown, Macedo gets right back up and she pulls guard on Lee to get the fight back to the ground. Lee gets to her feet and she kicks away at Macedo’s legs, Lee eventually allows Macedo to stand back up. Macedo attacks Lee with a few punching combinations, Macedo scores a takedown on Lee and Lee sweeps her to gain top position. Macedo rolls for a knee bar and Lee escapes to maintain top position, Lee goes for an arm triangle choke on Macedo as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Lee (Overall Score: 20-18 for Lee)

Round Three: The round begins with Macedo attacking Lee with punching combinations, Lee grabs Macedo while attacking her with knee strikes. Lee scores a takedown on Macedo and she gets top position, Lee gains side control before briefly getting back control on Macedo. Lee postures up and kicks away at the legs of Macedo, Macedo does her best to attack Lee with some up kicks. The referee eventually stands up Macedo for a lack of activity, Lee backs up Macedo by landing a right hook. Lee gets Macedo against the cage wall after eating a two punch combination, Lee scores another takedown on Macedo and she gets side control. Lee transitions to the full mount before getting back control on Macedo, Lee rolls for an arm bar and Macedo escapes to get top position. Macedo rolls for a guillotine choke and Lee escapes to get top position as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Lee (Final Score: 30-27 for Lee)

Official Result: Andrea Lee def. Veronica Macedo by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Diego Rivas vs. Guido Cannetti

Round One: The round begins with Cannetti attacking Rivas with some leg kicks, Cannetti charges at Rivas while throwing a punching combination. Rivas gets Cannetti against the cage wall while landing some knee strikes, Rivas scores a takedown and Cannetti gets right back up. Cannetti gets Rivas against the cage wall as the two clinch, Cannetti scores a takedown on Rivas and he gets the half guard. Rivas eats a few strikes while getting Cannetti in his full guard, Rivas rolls for an arm bar and Cannetti slams him to get free and gain back control. Rivas gets to his feet and Cannetti stays on his back, Cannetti attacks Rivas with strikes while on his back. Rivas spins at the right time to get Cannetti off of his back as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Cannetti

Round Two: The round begins with Cannetti attacking Rivas with a kick to the midsection, Rivas goes for a high kick and Cannetti blocks it. Cannetti accidentally nails Rivas low and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with Rivas scoring a takedown on Cannetti. Cannetti quickly sweeps Rivas and he gets top position, Rivas eats strikes as he gets Cannetti in his full guard. The referee eventually stands up the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Cannetti kicking away at Rivas. Rivas scores a takedown on Cannetti and Cannetti gets back up, Rivas goes for a guillotine choke and Cannetti escapes to gain top position. Rivas scrambles to his feet as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Cannetti (Overall Score: 20-18 for Cannetti)

Round Three: The round begins with Cannetti kicking Rivas in the midsection, Rivas charges forward and he swings away against Cannetti. Rivas stuns Cannetti with a second punching combination, Rivas gets Cannetti against the cage wall while landing some strikes. Rivas attacks Cannetti with a plethora of knee strikes and uppercuts, Cannetti drops for a guillotine choke on Rivas and Rivas escapes to get top position. The fighters stand up and separate before Rivas lands a kick to the midsection of Cannetti, Cannetti also attacks Rivas with some leg kicks. Rivas swings away at Cannetti as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Cannetti (Final Score: 30-27 for Cannetti)

Official Result: Guido Cannetti def. Diego Rivas by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Jared Cannonier vs. Dominick Reyes

Round One: The round begins with Reyes causing a kicking Cannonier to stumble by landing a left, Cannonier comes forward and he swings away at Reyes. Reyes starts attacking Cannonier with some leg kicks, Reyes looks for a takedown as Cannonier nails him with rights. Cannonier nails Reyes with a right after eating a left, Reyes then hits Cannonier with a kick to the midsection. The fighters have a wild striking exchange near the cage wall, Reyes rocks a swinging Cannonier with a counter uppercut. Reyes pops Cannonier with a series of lefts before dropping him with an uppercut and the referee jumps in.

Official Result: Dominick Reyes def. Jared Cannonier by TKO via strikes (2:55, R1)

#9 Alexa Grasso vs. #12 Tatiana Suarez

Round One: The round begins with Grasso attacking Suarez with a high kick, Suarez gets Grasso against the cage wall while eating elbow strikes. Suarez scores a takedown on Grasso and Grasso gets back to her feet, Suarez scores another takedown on Grasso and she gets her in the seated position. Suarez gains the half guard position against Grasso, Suarez transitions to back control against Grasso and she applies the rear naked choke to force a tap out.

Official Result: #12 Tatiana Suarez def. #9 Alexa Grasso by submission via rear naked choke (2:44, R1)

#5 Demian Maia vs. #7 Kamaru Usman

Round One: The round begins with Usman attacking Maia with some leg kicks, Maia then cracks Usman with a left. Maia eats a jab before nailing Usman with another left, Maia scores a takedown and Usman gets right back up. Maia gets Usman against the cage wall while getting standing back control, Maia attacks Usman with a few strikes while maintaining back control. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Maia nailing Usman with more lefts. Usman responds by catching Maia with a right, Maia lands one more left as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Maia

Round Two: The round begins with the fighters taking a few swings at each other, Usman then cracks Maia with a two punch combination. Maia responds by catching Usman with a short left, Maia goes for a takedown as Usman pops him with an uppercut. Maia again catches a swinging Usman with a counter left, Usman uses the jab to keep Maia at a distance. Maia starts hunting for the takedowns against Usman, Maia then pops a swinging Usman with a counter left. Usman comes forward and he swings away at Maia, Maia grabs Usman to start a clinch between the two. Maia pulls guard and he gets Usman to the ground as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Usman (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)

Round Three: The round begins with Maia popping Usman with a few lefts, Usman cracks Maia with a straight right. Usman goes for a few kicks before catching Maia with another right, Maia fights back and he attacks Usman with lefts. Usman chases Maia down while throwing a few more strikes, Usman continues to just swing away against Maia. Maia again hunts for the takedowns against Usman, Usman catches a swinging Maia with a counter right. Maia catches an incoming Usman with a short left, Maia looks for a takedown and Usman controls his head as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Usman (Overall Score: 29-28 for Usman)

Round Four: The round begins with Usman dropping Maia with a straight right, Usman pounces on a downed Maia with more strikes. Usman backs away and he makes Maia stand as well, Maia goes for a takedown and Usman assaults him with a ton of rights while stuffing it. Usman stands again and he allows Maia to get up as well, Usman chases Maia around the cage while swinging away at him. Usman blocks a plethora of takedowns from Maia while still throwing strikes and the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Usman (Overall Score: 39-37 for Usman)

Round Five: The round begins with Usman swinging away at Maia, Maia hunts for takedowns again and Usman stuffs them again. Usman continues backing Maia up while attacking him with punching combinations, Maia catches Usman with a few lefts to the face. Usman controls Maia’s head on the ground before letting him stand back up, Maia pulls guard on Usman and he gets him in the half guard. Usman gets back up and he makes Maia stand up as well, Usman then cracks Maia with a straight right. Usman attacks Maia with a high kick as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Usman (Final Score: 49-46 for Usman)

Official Result: #7 Kamaru Usman def. #5 Demian Maia by unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

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