Neil Magny
The Haitian Sensation
USA
Storms back for submission win
Magny defeated Jake Matthews via submission (D'arce choke) at 3:08 of Round 3 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Perth, Australia.
ANALYSIS
Not only did Magny look completely shot the first two rounds, he was also deemed to have tapped out with a second left in the opening frame. For some reason, referee Jim Perdios appeared to reverse his decision and allow the fight to continue. Magny wasn't out cold, and he never submitted, so justice was served, but it was a strange set of circumstances. Neil went on to drop Round 2 before finding a second wind and putting Matthews away midway through Round 3. It was nearly a carbon copy of Magny's win over Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos last month, in which he started slowly before finding the stoppage. The 38-year-old Magny is a shell of what he once was at this stage of his career, but he's clearly never going to quit on himself.
Not only did Magny look completely shot the first two rounds, he was also deemed to have tapped out with a second left in the opening frame. For some reason, referee Jim Perdios appeared to reverse his decision and allow the fight to continue. Magny wasn't out cold, and he never submitted, so justice was served, but it was a strange set of circumstances. Neil went on to drop Round 2 before finding a second wind and putting Matthews away midway through Round 3. It was nearly a carbon copy of Magny's win over Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos last month, in which he started slowly before finding the stoppage. The 38-year-old Magny is a shell of what he once was at this stage of his career, but he's clearly never going to quit on himself.
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Scheduled for Sept. 27
Magny is scheduled to compete against Jake Matthews in a welterweight bout at UFC Perth on Sept. 27, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
After defeating Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos via TKO (strikes) in Round 2 at UFC Vegas 108 on Aug. 2, Magny will return to the Octagon in Australia. The 38-year-old holds a professional record of 30-13-0 and has won two of his last four bouts dating back to January 2024.
After defeating Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos via TKO (strikes) in Round 2 at UFC Vegas 108 on Aug. 2, Magny will return to the Octagon in Australia. The 38-year-old holds a professional record of 30-13-0 and has won two of his last four bouts dating back to January 2024.
Pulls upset in Vegas
Magny defeated Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos via TKO (strikes) at 4:39 on Round 2 at UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Magny was a popular underdog pick here, and the veteran showed why with this performance. Round 1 was fought on even terms, with two of the three judges actually awarded the frame to Zaleski dos Santos. Magny picked up the pace in the second frame, using his grappling to set up shots. Two big knees led to a takedown, where Magny proceeded to take the back of his opponent and rain down undefended strikes before Mark Smith had to step in. Magny has long been relegated to "gatekeeper" status, but the veteran remains plenty capable of winning these evenly-matched fights. The win snaps a two-fight losing streak for "The Haitian Sensation."
Magny was a popular underdog pick here, and the veteran showed why with this performance. Round 1 was fought on even terms, with two of the three judges actually awarded the frame to Zaleski dos Santos. Magny picked up the pace in the second frame, using his grappling to set up shots. Two big knees led to a takedown, where Magny proceeded to take the back of his opponent and rain down undefended strikes before Mark Smith had to step in. Magny has long been relegated to "gatekeeper" status, but the veteran remains plenty capable of winning these evenly-matched fights. The win snaps a two-fight losing streak for "The Haitian Sensation."
Next fighter steps in
Magny is scheduled to fight Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in a welterweight fight at UFC Vegas 108 on Aug. 2, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Magny last fought against elite prospect Carlos Prates, where he was defeated via KO, making that two losses in his last three bouts. The Haitian Sensation will look to get back on the win column as he takes on Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, who is also coming off a tough loss and seeking a victory.
Magny last fought against elite prospect Carlos Prates, where he was defeated via KO, making that two losses in his last three bouts. The Haitian Sensation will look to get back on the win column as he takes on Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, who is also coming off a tough loss and seeking a victory.
Opponent out
Magny will not fight Gunnar Nelson at UFC 318 on July 19, according to Mike Bohn of MMAJunkie.com.
ANALYSIS
Nelson has a hamstring injury, so Magny requires another opponent in order to fight. UFC 318 is just over two weeks away, so there is not much time for the promotion to find him a replacement. Still, Magny may have an opponent lined up in the near future.
Nelson has a hamstring injury, so Magny requires another opponent in order to fight. UFC 318 is just over two weeks away, so there is not much time for the promotion to find him a replacement. Still, Magny may have an opponent lined up in the near future.
Next fight scheduled
Magny is scheduled to compete against fellow welterweight Gunnar Nelson at UFC 318 in New Orleans on July 19, according to Nolan King of MMA Junkie.
ANALYSIS
UFC 318 is scheduled to be Magny's first 2025 event. The veteran will look to make this year a bounce-back one, considering he finished it with consecutive KO/TKO losses.
UFC 318 is scheduled to be Magny's first 2025 event. The veteran will look to make this year a bounce-back one, considering he finished it with consecutive KO/TKO losses.