In the main event of UFC Fight Island 8, Michael Chiesa outgrappled Neil Magny to win a unanimous decision and remain unbeaten at welterweight.
Both Chiesa and Magny were on three-fight winning streaks at 170-pounds heading into their fight.
What was the high point of the fight?
Magny started the fight on the front foot, but Chiesa eventually implemented his gameplan and secured a takedown midway through the round. “Maverick” attacked the arm of Magny and sought an arm-triangle choke, but Magny defended well. The second round was much the same as Chiesa took Magny down early in the round continuing to search for submissions and wearing Magny down.