Neil Magny MONTERREY, Mexico – Neil Magny stepped up on short notice, survived a couple near knockouts, and somehow squeezed out a victory over a game Kelvin Gastelum by the narrowest of margins. After dominating the early rounds and just barely surviving a couple of the later ones, Magny (17-4 MMA, 10-3 UFC) took a split-decision victory over a visibly shocked Gastelum (11-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) by scores of 47-48, 48-47, and 48-47. The welterweight bout was the main event of today’s UFC Fight Night 78 event at Monterrey Arena in Monterrey, Mexico. It aired on FOX Sports 1 following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass. The two most valuable assets for Magny throughout this fight were his ability to maintain a high pace and his grappling skill
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