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Twitter reacts to Magny over Gastelum

When the underdog, late replacement Neil Magny won a split decision win over the -315 favorite Kelvin Gastelum, after seemingly winning the first three rounds, Twitter reacted.

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Chris Palmquist
November 22, 2015 · 2 min read
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The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum, AKA UFC Fight Night Monterrey, AKA UFC Fight Night 78, AKA UFN 79.

November 21, 2015

Arena Monterrey

Monterrey, Mexico

Neil Magny defeated Kelvin Gastelum by Split Decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

Nick Kalikas @FightOdds

#UFCMonterrey Main Event Closing Odds: Kelvin Gastelum -315

vs. Neil Magny +285 

Aljamain Sterling @FunkMaster_UFC

Magny doing some human anaconda like things on the ground to Gastelum right now. Super improved technique!

Kevin Lee @MoTownPhenom

Wow The commentators are ONLY talking about Gastelum. Magny has been in control

Lauren Murphy @LaurenMurphyMMA

Dang. Joe and I had a bet on the Magny/Gastelum fight. This isn’t looking good for me. I haven’t correctly picked a fight in 74920264 years

The Spartan @EliasTheodorou

What is more impressive? Magny’s performance so far or that he’s doing it on short notice?

Coach @CMPunk

That’s why I love him. So gnarly. Always ready.

Robert Sargent @MMARising

Neil Magny was overhyped during his winning streak against sub-par opposition, but that round may have been his best in the UFC. Impressive.

Brett Okamoto @bokamotoESPN

Magny up 3-0 over Gastelum. Gastelum’s gas tank has held up pretty darn well but I wouldn’t be surprised if this is the round it goes.

Steven Grossi @SteveOGrossi

Gastelum drops Magny again

Dave Sholler @Sholler_UFC

Might be tied up heading into 5th! Huge 4th round for Kelvin.

FOX Sports: UFC @UFCONFOX

Gastelum pushing the pace on Magny in the 4th and 5th rounds is the last thing I expected to see tonight 

Derek Brunson @DerekBrunson

Magny would’ve finished if he had Anderson’s sex pills

Damon Martin @DamonMartin

The scores in this one are going to be really interesting. I gave Gastelum a 10-8 in R4 but had Magny up 30-27 after three 

Chris Camozzi @ChrisCamozzi

Who takes this fight? Close one. Was rd 4 10-8 or no?

Edward Alvarez @Ealvarezfight

Def a draw

Robert Sargent @MMARising

No 10-8 scorecards from any of the three judges is depressing but not at all surprising. Tonight’s judges weren’t good at all.

TJ Dillashaw @TJDillashaw

Congrats Neil Magny on a tough fight and awesome win on two weeks notice. Looked awesome!!

Kenny Florian @kennyflorian

Magny is a stud. Smart feet = smart fighter. Kelvin is not an easy guy to fight especially on such short notice. Wow.

The Spartan @EliasTheodorou

Not surprised or upset. Saw it either as a draw or Magny win. 

Rafael dos Anjos @RdosAnjosMMA

R1 10-9 Magny

R2 10-9 Magny

R3 10-9 Magny

R4 10-8 Gastelum

R5 10-9 Gastelum 

47-47 this is what I saw.

Michael Carroll @MJCflipdascript

•Official: Magny and Gastelum tie in sig. strikes (54), nearly tie in total strikes (81 – 86) but Magny out-paces in takedowns (6 – 2)

•Since 1/1/13, Neil Magny has earned more wins (10) than any UFC fighter.

Joe Ellenberger @JoeEllenberger

Gotta be a fan of @NeilMagny after that

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