Welcome to F4WOnline.com’s live coverage of UFC on ESPN 20: Chiesa vs. Magny, emanating from the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
The Octagon remains on Fight Island for the second show over the span of eight days, a rare Wednesday card with an unusual start time in the U.S., and an event headlined by two streaking welterweight fighters.
Michael Chiesa and Neil Magny each put their three-fight win streaks on the line when they look to move themselves closer to title contention at 170 pounds in the main event. Chiesa returns to action for the first time in a year, as he was last seen scoring a dominant decision win over Rafael Dos Anjos last January. Magny fights for the first time since a dominant win over Robbie Lawler in August. These two have been itching to fight each other for quite some time, even calling each other out on several occasions.
Also on the main card, Warlley Alves takes on Mounir Lazzez in welterweight action, Ike Villanueva and Vinicius Moreira both look for their first UFC wins in a light heavyweight bout, Roxanne Modafferi takes on Viviane Araujo in a women’s flyweight bout, ranked flyweights Matt Schnell and Tyson Nam do battle, and featherweights Lerone Murphy and Douglas Silva de Andrade square off in the main card opener.
Follow along with our live coverage of the event beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern time with preliminary action all the way through the main card.
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> Victoria Leonardo (8-2, 0-0 UFC) vs. Manon Fiorot (5-1, 0-0 UFC)
Women’s Flyweights
Both women are making their UFC debut. Both looking to land kicks early on. Fiorot lands a side kick to the body. Fiorot lands a combo and then a body kick and a leg kick. Fiorot with a right hand. Leonardo unable to do much of anything early on. Leonardo lands a body kick but eats a counter right hook from Fiorot. They clinch and Fiorot pushes Leonardo against the fence and lands some knees and then Leonardo lands a nice right hand on the break. Leonardo with a right hand. Fiorot just misses a head kick. Fiorot with some more knees in a clinch before breaking. Fiorot rocks Leonardo with a combo and comes close to ending it but Leonardo survives. They clinch again and Fiorot with a knee and then an elbow on the break. 10-9 Fiorot.
Fiorot starts the second with a head kick. She lands a right hand as Leonardo was coming forward. Fiorot with another high kick. Fiorot with a combo and Leonardo is looking for a takedown but can’t get the body locked. Leonardo lands a high kick. Fiorot lands a hard left hand. They clinch and Fiorot pushes Leonardo against the fence. Fiorot gets a takedown and moves to the half-guard. They get to their feet and Leonardo lands a high kick and Fiorot lands a counter left hand. They trade punches. Fiorot lands a head kick and then starts teeing off with punches and this fight is stopped. Impressive debut win for Fiorot.
Official Result- Manon Fiorot def. Victoria Leonardo by TKO (strikes) at 4:08 of Round 2
> Umar Nurmagomedov (12-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Sergey Morozov (16-3, 0-0 UFC)
Bantamweights
Both men are making their UFC debuts, and Umar is the cousin of Khabib. Nurmagomedov with a leg kick to start. Nurmagomedov with a question mark kick that lands to the body. Both are looking for openings as Morozov just misses a right hand. Nurmagomedov tries a takedown and transitions to the back and they’re on the mat but stand and Nurmagomedov has the back of Morozov. Nurmagomedov maintains back control as Morozov tries to roll through. They scramble up. Morozov lands a couple of kicks. Nurmagomedov with a couple of quick kicks. Nurmagomedov with some more body kicks. Morozov tries a right hand but Nurmagomedov ducks under and gets a takedown and takes the back but time runs out. 10-9 Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov hurts Morozov with a head kick and tries for a takedown against the fence but Morozov was able to defend and they separate. Nurmagomedov on the attack with some punches and kicks. Nurmagomedov with another high kick and then one to the body. Nurmagomedov gets a takedown and grabs the back as they stand and jumps on it but is too high and Morozov shakes him off. Nurmagomedov tries another takedown and again has the back standing as he jumps up on Morozov’s back. Nurmagomedov now has back control as they’re on the ground. Nurmagomedov looking for a choke and has it locked in. Morozov trying to fight it off but he taps! Fantastic showing from Nurmagomedov to get the win and remain undefeated.
Official Result- Umar Nurmagomedov def. Sergey Morozov by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:39 of Round 2
> Mike Davis (8-2, 1-1 UFC) vs. Mason Jones (10-0, 0-0 UFC)
Lightweights
Jones is making his UFC debut and was a two-division champion in Cage Warriors. Davis with a leg kick right away and Jones with a combo. Davis with a combo including a left hook to the body. They are trading on the feet. They trade leg kicks. Davis with a right hand. Davis lands a right hand. Jones with a jab and then lands a left hand. Davis is landing early better and then gets a takedown. They scramble up after Davis lands some punches. Jones with a leg kick. Jones with two leg kicks. Davis with a pair of kicks. Jones lands a combo as he defends a takedown and then has Davis backing up. Davis is able to get a takedown but Jones scrambles up. They clinch and Jones with some body shots before they break. Jones with a spin kick and Davis counters with a right hand. They clinch and Jones with a knee to the body before breaking. Jones with a combo and then a leg kick and lands an uppercut but Davis is able to get a takedown. Jones with an elbow from the bottom before they stand. Davis with a late flying knee. Close round. 10-9 Davis.
Jones with a double jab. Davis with a leg kick and Jones slips to the mat but gets back up. They are scrambling and both land. Jones with an uppercut. Davis looking a little tired. Jones with a left hook and then lands a combo against the fence. Davis lands a right hand. Jones keeps coming forward and lands and then Davis lands a combo. Jones with a combo. Jones with another combo. Davis lands a right hand. Davis lands a hard right hand. Jones with a combo. Both are landing at a high rate. They trade combos in close range. Jones landing slightly more. Jones with a combo against the fence. Davis with a right hand. Davis tries a head kick and Jones gets him down and ends the round on top. Another close round. 10-9 Jones, 19-19.
They are trading to start the third. Davis with a quick combo. Davis being more active early in the third. Jones tries a takedown but Davis defends. Jones with a combo. Jones with a couple of kicks. Davis with a right hand. Jones with a combo. Jones with a couple of leg kicks. Jones is pressuring more as the round is wearing on. They are trading and Jones tries a takedown but Davis defends and lands a right hand. Davis with a hard knee. Jones with a combo. They are both trading. Davis tries a takedown but Jones defends and then lands a sequence of punches and pushes Davis against the fence but they break. Davis with a knee. They clinch and Jones with a knee and combo as the fight ends. Very close fight. 10-9 Davis, 29-28 Davis.
Official Result- Mike Davis def. Mason Jones by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
> Francisco Figueiredo (11-3-1 1 NC, 0-0 UFC) vs. Jerome Rivera (10-3, 0-1 UFC)
Flyweights
Figueiredo is making his UFC debut and is the younger brother of Deiveson. They trade kicks early on. They clinch and Figueiredo pushes Rivera against the fence. They trade knees. Figueiredo with an elbow. Figueiredo is able to get a takedown and is in side control. They get to their feet after Figueiredo had control on the mat and they are both looking for openings. They trade kicks. Rivera tries to land and Figueiredo slips under and gets Rivera to the mat. Rivera gets to his feet and tries a takedown late to no success. 10-9 Figueiredo.
Figueiredo with a couple of leg kicks to start the second. Rivera trying for leg kicks but not landing. They clinch and Figueiredo gets a takedown. Rivera with some elbows from the bottom but Figueiredo makes him close his guard. Figueiredo keeping pressure from the top as he’s looking to transition. Rivera tries some upkicks but they miss as Figueiredo is trying to pass and they eventually stand. They clinch but neither do much. Rivera misses on some strike attempts badly. Rivera with a leg kick. Figueiredo not doing much on the feet. Figueiredo does land a left hand. Figueiredo with a leg kick and Rivera lands one. Figueiredo with a left hand. They clinch against the fence to end the second. 10-9 Figueiredo, 20-18 Figueiredo.
Rivera with a leg kick that Figueiredo checks. Rivera with a couple of leg kicks. Figueiredo with a couple of leg kicks now. They are trading before Figueiredo initiates a clinch against the fence. Figueiredo trying to get Rivera down against the fence. Rivera reverses and is looking for his own takedown. Rivera then switches to the back and lands some knees. Figueiredo gets back in control and has the underhooks. They switch again and Rivera with some shoulder strikes. Rivera tries to pull guard and almost lost position and they break. Figueiredo with a left hand and then an elbow. Rivera landing more as the round goes on before they clinch again and Figueiredo pushes him against the fence. They break and Rivera with a combo and then they both swing. Rivera with some good volume. They trade left hands. Rivera tries a head lock but Figueiredo defends and has the back but Rivera reverses and is on top and landing punches before they stand. Figueiredo gets a late takedown. 10-9 Rivera, 29-28 Figueiredo.
Official Result- Francisco Figueiredo def. Jerome Rivera by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
> Dalcha Lungiambula (10-2, 1-1 UFC) vs. Markus Perez (12-4, 2-4 UFC)
Middleweights
Perez with a leg kick. Lungiambula with an explosive series of punches and then gets a huge takedown. Perez is looking for a guillotine. Lungiambula is in the half-guard and defending. Lungiambula escapes and is on top and lands an elbow before getting into Perez’ full guard. Lungiambula with some head shots. Perez is trying to set up a triangle choke from the bottom but Lungiambula remaining on top. Perez looking for a guillotine as they stand. Lungiambula escapes and they clinch against the fence. They break and both miss on strike attempts. 10-9 Lungiambula.
Perez lands some body punches and kicks to start the second. Lungiambula just misses a huge left hook. Lungiambula lands a right hand and then another to the body that knocks Perez off his feet and on his back. Lungiambula gets on top and Perez threatens with an armbar but Lungiambula gets the back. They scramble and Perez is looking for a kimura as Lungiambula is in the half-guard. Lungiambula with some hard left hands to the body. Lungiambula moves to the full guard of Perez. Lungiambula stands and tries to land a right hand but ends up in side control. Perez with some elbows as Lungiambula gets back to the full guard. Lungiambula landing some hard punches from the top as Perez loses his mouthpiece. Perez is a bloody mess as Lungiambula lands some elbows. 10-9 Lungiambula, 20-18 Lungiambula.
They are trading to start the third and Perez just misses a spin kick to the body while Lungiambula is trying to take Perez’ head off with a right hand. They are clinched and both land to the body before breaking. Both swinging wildly and they clinch again. They break and both swing wildly before clinching again against the fence. Perez trying for a takedown but Lungiambula is keeping it standing. They are broken up by Herb Dean after lack of activity. Lungiambula swings for the fences and they clinch again. Both men are exhausted. We have a low blow and they break and Perez lands some good kicks when they resume and Lungiambula with a late takedown. 10-9 Perez, 29-28 Lungiambula.
Official Result- Dalcha Lungiambula def. Markus Perez by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
> Su Mudaerji (13-4, 2-1 UFC) vs. Zarrukh Adashev (3-2, 0-1 UFC)
Flyweights
Mudaerji with an inside leg kick to start. Adashev lands a punch. Mudaerji just misses a superkick. Mudaerji lands a right hand and then a leg kick. Muaderji with another leg kick. He lands another. He lands another as Adashev has been unable to land. Mudaerji with another leg kick and then lands a switch kick to the body. Mudaerji with another body kick. Adashev lands a left hand. Adashev lands another left hand. Adashev with a leg kick. 10-9 Mudaerji.
Adashev landing to start the second and Mudaerji landing some leg kicks and then to the body. Mudaerji with a switch kick. Adashev gets the back standing and lands some right hands and then a left hook as they break. Mudaerji tries a switch kick and Adashev lands a right hand that cracked Mudaerji. Adashev lands some punches. Adashev lands to the body and Mudaerji lands a counter right hook that drops Adashev to his knees. Mudaerji then lands some punches as Adashev is still rocked. Mudaerji with a switch kick. 10-9 Mudaerji, 20-18 Mudaerji.
They trade to start the third. Muderji with a high kick. Mudaerji lands a left hand as Adashev was coming in. Adashev just misses a body kick and Mudaerji lands a leg kick. They are both looking to land in close range. Mudaerji lands a right hook. Mudaerji with a body kick and then Adashev lands a leg kick and a right hand. Mudaerji with a combo and then Adashev lands a counter right hand. They trade late. 10-9 Mudaerji, 30-27 Mudaerji.
Official Result- Su Mudaerji def. Zarrukh Adashev by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
> Ricky Simon (16-3, 4-2 UFC) vs. Gaetano Pirrello (15-5-1, 0-0 UFC)
Bantamweights
Pirrello is making his UFC debut on short notice. Simon lands a combo. Simon lands a couple of right hands. Simon shoots for a takedown against the fence and finishes it and is in the half-guard of Pirrello. Pirrello is able to explode to his feet but Simon still has the body lock against the fence. Simon drops down and picks Pirrello up and slams him to the mat. Simon on top and lands some left hands as Pirrello stands. Simon still has body control and is trying to drag him down. Simon with some left hands from the back. They get to their feet and break as the round ends. 10-9 Simon.
Simon going for the takedown right away to start the second but Pirrello lands a knee. Simon still has the body and gets Pirrello down to the mat and Simon is on top. They get to their feet but Simon still applying pressure as he gets another takedown against the fence and looks for the back. Pirrello gets to his feet but Simon still has the body against the fence. Simon gets Pirrello down again and is on top and has an arm-triangle locked in and Pirrello taps. Just a flawless showing by Simon.
Official Result- Ricky Simon def. Gaetano Pirrello by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:00 of Round 2
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> Omari Akhmedov (#13, 20-5-1, 8-4-1 UFC) vs. Tom Breese (12-2, 5-2 UFC)
Middleweights
Akhemdov gets an early takedown and Breese is looking for a guillotine and has one locked in but Akhmedov is able to pop out and is on top. Akhmedov landing from the top as Breese is looking to explode out from the bottom and Akhmedov now landing big punches from the top. Akhmedov with some relentless ground-and-pound as he’s looking to finish. Akhmedov postures up and Breese gets to the sprawl but Akhmedov gets Breese back to his back and is now on top landing more left hands. Akhemdov with more big punches from the top but Breese is able to scramble up. Breese is attacking a kimura but Akhmedov uses it to get him down. Breese now going for a heel hook but lets go and is on top and now moves to the back of Akhmedov. Akhmedov looking a little tired now. Breese looking for a rear-naked choke as he has the body triangle on the back. 10-9 Akhmedov.
Akhmedov trying for a takedown to start the second as he pushes Breese against the fence. They go to the mat and Breese is looking for a calf slicer. Akhmedov staying calm and is now in the mount and looking for an arm-triangle choke. He has it locked in and Breese looked out for a moment but then he taps! Akhmedov gets the win in a tough fight.
Official Result- Omari Akhmedov def. Tom Breese by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 1:41 of Round 2
> Lerone Murphy (9-0-1, 1-0-1 UFC) vs. Douglas Silva de Andrade (26-3 1 NC, 4-3 UFC)
Featherweights
They trade early on as Andrade is looking for leg kicks while Murphy is finding a spot for the left hand. Andrade with a right hand. Murphy lands a right hand to the body. Andrade with a leg kick that Murphy checks and then Murphy stuns Andrade with a counter right hand. Murphy lands two more right hands and Andrade with a body kick. Andrade with a combo but Murphy blocks a head kick attempt. Murphy with a hard leg kick. They trade at the end. Technical round from both. 10-9 Murphy.
Both are looking for openings in the second. Murphy tries a high kick but Andrade grabs it for a takedown and quickly gets the back and is working for something but Murphy explodes out to his feet. They clinch against the fence and Murphy with a hard elbow. Murphy tries a takedown but Andrade reverses and ends up on top and gets to the mount as he lands. Andrade tries to get the back but allows Murphy to get to his feet. Murphy with a couple of body punches before they break against the fence. Andrade with a left hook to the body that hurt Murphy. Andrade breathing heavily. Murphy with a right hand and then an inside leg kick. Andrade with a leg kick. Murphy just barely lands a spin kick. They trade late. 10-9 Murphy, 20-18 Murphy.
They trade to start the third and Murphy with the calf kicks. They clinch and both land against the fence and Murphy explodes out. We have a groin strike and a timeout. They get back to action and Andrade coming aggressively forward with punches. Murphy now landing combos in close range. Andrade with a leg kick. Murphy with a nice right hand. Murphy with more right hands as Andrade comes forward. They clinch and Murphy landing against the fence before getting a takedown. Murphy working in the half-guard. Murphy with some big ground-and-pound at the end of the third. 10-9 Murphy, 30-27 Murphy.
Official Result- Lerone Murphy def. Douglas Silva de Andrade by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
> Matt Schnell (#9, 14-5, 4-3 UFC) vs. Tyson Nam (#13, 20-11-1, 2-2 UFC)
Flyweights
Schnell looking to land combos early. Schnell with a leg kick. Both looking for openings. Schnell landing with more volume in the first half of the first round. Schnell lands a left hook. Nam with a combo to the body. Patient first round between the two. Nam with a jab and Schnell with a combo. Very patient first round. 10-9 Schnell.
They trade kicks to start the second. Schnell with the jab. He lands a quick combo in close range. Nam with a leg kick. Nam with a good combo. Nam with a right hand. Nam lands another right hand. They trade left hands. Schnell with a left hook as Nam lands a leg kick. Schnell with another left hook as he ducks under a Nam right hand. Schnell with a combo. Nam then lands a right hand that backs Schnell up. They trade in close range late in the round. 10-9 Schnell, 20-18 Schnell.
Schnell lands the jab and they start exchanging in close range. Schnell lands a combo and Nam with an inside leg kick. Schnell with a knee to the body. Nam with a left hook. They continue to trade as this fight has be completely on the feet. Nam with a left hook. Schnell with the double jab. Nam trying to land but Schnell is slipping away each time. Nam with a combo. Nam with a late flurry against the fence but Schnell counters well. Very good fight, third round is close. 10-9 Nam, 29-28 Schnell.
Official Result- Matt Schnell def. Tyson Nam by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
> Roxanne Modafferi (#8, 25-17, 4-5 UFC) vs. Viviane Araujo (#9, 9-2, 3-1 UFC)
Women’s Flyweights
Araujo landing early on. Araujo lands the right hand. Modafferi looking for short punches but not coming close to landing most of them. Araujo with a left hook. Araujo with a combo and lands a right hand. Modafferi lands a right hand. Araujo with a combo. She lands a hard right hand that drops Modafferi to her knees. Modafferi not landing much as Araujo is piecing her up on the feet. Modafferi with a short leg kick. Araujo with a looping right hand. Araujo with another right hand. Araujo with a left hand. They clinch and Modafferi was looking for a takedown but Araujo reverses and gets a takedown and has the back and a rear-naked choke locked in but Modafferi survives the round. 10-9 Araujo.
Araujo starts off strong with a lot of punches as Modafferi is looking for openings. Araujo landing a lot and gets a takedown. Modafferi gets up and lands a nice right hand. Araujo landing more as they’re trading on the feet. Araujo gets a late takedown with less than a minute and is in side control. Modafferi is cut open above her eye. Araujo ends the round in side control and lands an elbow. 10-9 Araujo, 20-18 Araujo.
They are trading to start the third and Araujo lands with more volume. Modafferi gets a brief takedown but they get right up and Modafferi has the back standing. Araujo is then able to get a takedown and is in side control against the fence. They are trading in close range. Araujo landing with more volume before they clinch against the fence. Araujo has the pressure against the fence but they break. Araujo then gets a takedown and is in the guard of Modafferi. Araujo with a right hand from the top. She ends the fight on top. 10-9 Araujo, 30-27 Araujo.
Official Result- Viviane Araujo def. Roxanne Modafferi by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
> Ike Villanueva (16-11, 0-2 UFC) vs. Vinicius Moreira (9-4, 0-3 UFC)
Light Heavyweights
Moreira with a front kick to start. Villanueva with a right hand. Moreira with a leg kick. Villanueva with a combo in close range but Moreira is covering up. Moreira with a leg kick. Villanueva clipping Moreira on the feet. Moreira seems to be sticking to the leg kicks while Villanueva is attacking the body. Villanueva with a right hand to the body. Moreira with a low kick. Villanueva with a flurry and gets a right hand inside. Moreira with a leg kick. Moreira landed a Superman punch. Villanueva being more active and lands a combo. Moreira with a leg kick. Villanueva coming forward. Moreira with a late Superman punch that just misses. 10-9 Villanueva.
Villanueva lands a combo to start the second. Moreira looks to land a leg kick. Moreira throws a leg kick and is trying to punch but Villanueva lands a massive right hand that knocks Moreira out cold. That was a vicious knockout by Villanueva.
Official Result- Ike Villanueva def. Vinicius Moreira by knockout (punch) at :39 of Round 2
> Warlley Alves (13-4, 7-4 UFC) vs. Mounir Lazzez (10-1, 1-0 UFC)
Welterweights
Alves clinches right away after landing a big right hand following a leg kick. They are battling for position against the fence and Lazzez reverses. Alves with an elbow and then lands a spinning back fist as they break. They clinch right back up. Alves gets a takedown and is now working in the half-guard. Lazzez is able to get to his feet and they remain clinched. Lazzez lands a spinning elbow to the chest of Alves. Alves then lands some big body kicks, three in a row, and Lazzez falls down to the ground and Alves is on top throwing punches and this fight is over. What a finish by Alves as he picks up the win.
Official Result- Warlley Alves def. Mounir Lazzez by TKO (strikes) at 2:35 of Round 1
> Michael Chiesa (#8, 17-4, 10-4 UFC) vs. Neil Magny (#9, 24-7, 17-6 UFC)
Welterweights
Chiesa with a leg kick while he eats a combo from Magny. They clinch in the center but break. Chiesa with a front kick to the body. Chiesa with a leg kick. Chiesa just misses a left hand. Chiesa lands a left hand as Magny is having trouble finding openings. Chiesa lands a left hand. Magny with a quick combo. They tie up and Chiesa gets a takedown in the center of the Octagon. Chiesa trying to pass the guard but Magny catches it and Chiesa remains in the half-guard. Chiesa looking for a kimura but lets go. Chiesa remaining on top and lands some short punches. 10-9 Chiesa.
They clinch against the fence early on in the second and Chiesa has the advantage. Chiesa lands some short punches and has good head position. Chiesa has the body lock and then gets the takedown. Magny is threatening with a triangle choke attempt but Chiesa is able to roll through and pass the legs and is back on top. They stand but Chiesa is right on Magny. Magny now gets the body lock and tries a takedown but ends up on bottom against the fence. Chiesa with some shoulder pressure as he might be trying to set up an arm-triangle attempt. Chiesa still smothering from the top. Chiesa postures up and lands a couple of solid elbows as he’s wearing Magny down. Magny breathing heavy from the bottom. Another solid round for Chiesa. 10-9 Chiesa, 20-18 Chiesa.
Magny with some offense early on in the third. They both look to trade early and they clinch up and go to the mat before getting to their feet. Magny lands an elbow as they break. Chiesa lands a left hand. They clinch against the fence and Magny has the underhooks and then Chiesa reverses and looks for the body lock. Chiesa gets the back and looks for a trip. Magny now looking for a kimura standing but Chiesa escapes and gets a takedown and they scramble on the mat. Chiesa is on top and trying to get better position but spins out and has the neck looking for a guillotine but lets go. Chiesa in the half-guard and looks to land some elbows. Chiesa ends the round on top. 10-9 Chiesa, 30-27 Chiesa.
They are trading to start the fourth and Chiesa has the body lock and gets a takedown and is landing some elbows from the guard. Chiesa remaining on top and is in control as Magny tries to get out. Chiesa has the back and is looking for a rear-naked choke but Magny is able to get out. They scramble up and break and Magny tries a flying knee that just misses and Chiesa gets the underhooks and gets the fight back down. Magny was trying for a triangle but Chiesa pulls back and then forward to escape and ends the fourth on top. 10-9 Chiesa, 40-36 Chiesa.
Both keeping their distance to start the fifth. Chiesa circling around as he knows if he can avoid being finished that he should be getting the win. Chiesa lands a left hand. Magny tries to land but Chiesa ducks under and grabs the body against the fence and has the back. Chiesa gets Magny down to the ground and is on top. Chiesa now in the half-guard and is landing short punches as he’s putting on a clinic in this one. Chiesa just smothering from the top as he lands. Chiesa gets the full mount with ten seconds left and finishes the fight there. An absolutely flawless performance by Chiesa, who looked incredible in this fight. 10-9 Chiesa, 50-45 Chiesa.
Official Result- Michael Chiesa def. Neil Magny by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
