Michael Chiesa Dominates Neil Magny, Two Big KOs | UFC Fight Island 8 Video Highlights
Michael Chiesa cements himself as a legitimate welterweight contender, plus three big finishes on the UFC Fight Island 8 main card.
Take a look below at highlights from Wednesday’s card, including: a head-spinning knockout, a crunching body kick finish and vice-like arm-triangle choke.
Michael Chiesa def. Neil Magny via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
Chiesa optimized a takedown and top-control heavy game to dominate Mangy en route to a 4-1 unanimous decision. Even when Magny managed to land a take down, Chiesa quickly found himself scrambling to the more favorable position.
Your main event is coming at ya! —@MikeMav22 vs @NeilMagny make their walk in just moments.
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The Haitian Sensation makes his walk!
Will @NeilMagny get the finish tonight?
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The Maverick in the zone —@MikeMav22 makes his walk to the Octagon at #UFCFightIsland8.
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Here we go! —
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The hype game is strong with @BruceBuffer —
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Win #4:
The UD goes to @MikeMav22 at #UFCFightIsland8!
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Warlley Alves def. Mounir Lazzez via TKO (2:45, R1)
Your co-main is on deck! —
—- @WarlleyAlvesMMA and @Mounir_Lazzez —- are headed for the Octagon now.
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And he’s BACK!
—- @WarlleyAlvesMMA gets it done QUICK at #UFCFightIsland8.
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ke Villanueva def. Vinicius Moreira via KO (0:39, R2)
“Hurricane” Ike Villanueva did right by his nickname, spinning Moreira like a cyclone with a KO overhand right.
The LHWs have entered —
—- @Hurricane_UFC takes on Moreira —- NEXT!
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JUST. LIKE. THAT. —@Hurricane_UFC with an insane right hook KO!
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Came with a point to prove! —@Hurricane_UFC notches his first UFC victory by KO.
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Viviane Araujo def. Roxanne Modafferi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Modafferi showed improved striking and a ton of heart, but it was not enough to stop Araujo from running away with a unanimous decision.
Our #UFCFightIsland8 main card continues…
—- @RoxyFighter meets @ViviAraujoMMA —- in the Octagon next!
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Respect —@RoxyFighter and @ViviAraujoMMA gave it their all in the Octagon.
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VIVI! —-
A stunning performance by @ViviAraujoMMA to get the W.
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Matt Schnell def. Tyson Nam via split-decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Schnell vs. Nam was an under the radar rivalrly that went ever-so-slightly in Schnell’s favor. The winning fighter was able to turn up the output and avoid Nam’s nuclear power en route to a split decision.
Grab your popcorn for this one —
The action continues with @Danger_Caged vs @TysonNam!
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By split decision! —@Danger_Caged is back in the win column after going the distance!
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Lerone Murphy def. Douglas Silva de Andrade via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Murphy put forth a strong effort against Silva de Andrade that earned him a clean sweep on one judge’s scorecard.
Featherweights look out —
————– @LeroneMurphy vs @DSilva_MMA —- are up next!
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UNDEFEATED —
————– ‘The Miracle’ @LeroneMurphy proving why he’s one to watch!
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Letting it all fly —
Which featherweight takes it in RD 3️⃣?
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Omari Akhmedov def. Tom Breese by submission via arm-triangle-choke (1:41, R2)
Akmehdov battered Breese on the feet and on the ground. He significantly outstruck his opponent en route to flipping the script and submitting the submission specialist.
Opening up the main card with a can’t miss MW matchup —
—- @Omari_Akhmedov and Tom Breese ————– head to the Octagon now!
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Pouring it on! —@Omari_Akhmedov is relentless in RD 1️⃣
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Another one! —@Omari_Akhmedov gets the finish to end it!
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Back in the win column! —
—- @Omari_Akhmedov gets the W via arm triangle submission!
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