Elizeu Capoeira is knocked out by Neil Magny in a duel between veterans at UFC Las Vegas 108

Neil Magny knocked out Elizeu Capoeira No. UFC Las Vegas 108 (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)

First Brazilian in action on the main card of the UFC Las Vegas 108, this Saturday (2), Elizeu Capoeira was knocked out by Neil Magny. After a balanced first round, the Brazilian started the second round well, but felt tired and fell victim to a series of knees from the American, which paved the way for the victory by technical knockout in ground and pound.

The defeat for Neil Magny was the second consecutive Elizeu CapoeiraThe 38-year-old from Curitiba has only one win in his last five fights.

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On the other side, Neil Magny bounced back from a losing streak. Also at 38 years old, the American hadn't won since January of last year.

Elizeu Capoeira feels tired and ends up being knocked out by Neil Magny

Neil Magny He started the fight by walking forward and trying to control the center of the octagon. Elizeu Capoeira He attempted a kick to the American's body, but the American caught his leg. Magny moved forward, combining punches, and Capoeira responded with a right cross. Once again, the Brazilian took advantage of the American's advance to land another hard cross, placing his opponent on his back against the fence. The two began exchanging strength, switching positions a few times on the fence. Capoeira won the exchange of strength and even clamped Magny from behind. The Brazilian attempted a single-leg entry, but the American defended well and escaped the hold. After a brief exchange, Capoeira closed in and again grabbed his opponent against the fence. Magny once again escaped the hold and worked a good boxing combination. In the final stretch, the two exchanged more openly, and Capoeira attempted another takedown at the sound of the bell.

Right at the beginning of the second round, Elizeu Capoeira took advantage of the advance of Neil Magny and managed to take down his opponent on his first takedown attempt. On his back, the American attacked a triangle choke and an omoplata, but the Brazilian defended well. Elizeu attempted an attack on Magny's leg and managed to regain the position in his opponent's guard. The Brazilian gained half-guard, but the American managed to get back up. Next, it was Magny who applied a takedown and landed on top. As he tried to get up, Capoeira ended up with his head exposed and received hard knees. Magny continued the pressure, going to the back and landing numerous blows on the Brazilian, who cooled down and saw the referee stop the fight.

Argentine prospect Kevin Vallejos defeats Danny Silva in the main card opener

Kevin Vallejos derrotou Danny Silva No. UFC Las Vegas 108 (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)

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In the first fight of the main card of the UFC Las Vegas 108 Kevin Vallejos e Danny Silva confirmed fans' expectations for a great duel. After three intense rounds, Argentina's Vallejos emerged victorious by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27). With plenty of firepower in his hands, 'El Chino' prevailed in most of the exchanges against the American.

As a result, Kevin Vallejos achieves his second victory in two UFC fights. The 23-year-old Argentine has 15 wins and a single loss in his career, against the Brazilian Jean Silva, on the Contender Series.

On the other side, Danny Silva sees a winning streak that lasted four fights come to an end and loses for the first time in the UFC octagon.

UFC Las Vegas 108 results

Date: 2 of August of 2025

Open Hours: From 19pm (Brasília time)

Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.

MAIN CARD (22pm Brasília time)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Tatsuro Taira derrotou Hyun Sung Park via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1min06s of R2

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Chris Duncan derrotou Mateusz Rebecki in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Esteban Ribovics derrotou elves brener in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Karol Rosa derrotou Nora Cornolle in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Nei Magny defeated Elizeu Capoeira by technical knockout (punches) at 4min39s of R2

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Kevin Vallejos derrotou Danny Silva in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Rinya Nakamura derrotou Nathan Fletcher by technical knockout (kick and punches) at 1min02s of R1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Rudolph Vieira derrotou tresean gore by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Andrey Pulyaev defeated Nick Klein by TKO (body kick and punches) at 1:31 of the second round

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Austin Bashi defeated John Yannis by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:39 of the first round

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Rafael Macapá derrotou Felipe Bunes by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Piera Rodriguez derrotou Ketlen Souza by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)