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Set to face Michael Chiesa
Magny will face Michael Chiesa in a welterweight matchup in Abu Dhabi on Jan. 20, Brett Okamoto of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Both fighters are riding three-match winning streaks. Chiesa's most recent fight was a unanimous decision victory over Rafael dos Anjos in January. Magny has fought three times since then, most recently securing a unanimous decision win against Robbie Lawler in August. As of early-January, Magny is a slight favorite of (-125) for the main-event matchup -- this fight was bumped to the main event after a previously-scheduled matchup between Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev was called off.
Both fighters are riding three-match winning streaks. Chiesa's most recent fight was a unanimous decision victory over Rafael dos Anjos in January. Magny has fought three times since then, most recently securing a unanimous decision win against Robbie Lawler in August. As of early-January, Magny is a slight favorite of (-125) for the main-event matchup -- this fight was bumped to the main event after a previously-scheduled matchup between Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev was called off.
Blows past Robbie Lawler
Magny defeated Robbie Lawler via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It was a flawless performance from Magny. In this case, the numbers tell the entire story. Magny finished with a remarkable 121-17 edge in total strikes landed, in addition to scoring four successful takedowns and racking up more than a round's worth (5:33) of control time. Lawler is clearly on the back-nine of his career, but that doesn't impact Magny's performance in the least. Neil's UFC run has been remarkable. He still doesn't get the credit he deserves considering he is 5-1 in his past six bouts. It's a stretch to think Magny can compete with the best welterweights in the world, but he is firmly in that second tier of fighters. Magny is in position for another "name" opponent his next time out.
It was a flawless performance from Magny. In this case, the numbers tell the entire story. Magny finished with a remarkable 121-17 edge in total strikes landed, in addition to scoring four successful takedowns and racking up more than a round's worth (5:33) of control time. Lawler is clearly on the back-nine of his career, but that doesn't impact Magny's performance in the least. Neil's UFC run has been remarkable. He still doesn't get the credit he deserves considering he is 5-1 in his past six bouts. It's a stretch to think Magny can compete with the best welterweights in the world, but he is firmly in that second tier of fighters. Magny is in position for another "name" opponent his next time out.
Gets new opponent
Magny will now fight Robbie Lawler in a welterweight matchup at an Aug. 29 UFC event, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Magny was initially set to face Geoff Neal at the end of August, but Neal recently suffered a health scare that forced him to withdraw from the event. Lawler had already been searching for an opponent for the Aug. 29 event, so he'll step in to take Neal's place. Lawler is coming off two consecutive losses, most recently suffering a defeat to Colby Covington via unanimous decision in August 2019. Magny carries advantages in height and reach.
Magny was initially set to face Geoff Neal at the end of August, but Neal recently suffered a health scare that forced him to withdraw from the event. Lawler had already been searching for an opponent for the Aug. 29 event, so he'll step in to take Neal's place. Lawler is coming off two consecutive losses, most recently suffering a defeat to Colby Covington via unanimous decision in August 2019. Magny carries advantages in height and reach.
Booked versus Neal
Magny is set to square off against Geoff Neal in a welterweight matchup at an Aug. 29 UFC event, Mike Bohn of MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Magny is coming off a victory via unanimous decision over Anthony Rocco Martin at UFC 250. He now has 16 welterweight wins in the UFC, which leaves him just three shy of Georges St-Pierre's record of 19. To get one step closer he will need to defeat a highly-regarded prospect in Neal, who has yet to lose in his UFC career though four fights.
Magny is coming off a victory via unanimous decision over Anthony Rocco Martin at UFC 250. He now has 16 welterweight wins in the UFC, which leaves him just three shy of Georges St-Pierre's record of 19. To get one step closer he will need to defeat a highly-regarded prospect in Neal, who has yet to lose in his UFC career though four fights.
Wins controversial decision
Magny defeated Anthony Rocco Martin via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at UFC 250 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Magny -- the newly dubbed "Haitian Sensation" -- took the vast majority of the first ten minutes off before flooring the gas pedal in Round 3. Neil had real difficulty with the upper-body strength and positioning of Martin in Rounds 1 and 2. He was far more effective in the final frame when Martin was visibly exhausted. Magny spent the entirety of Round 3 forcing Martin backwards after being unable to do so early on. The 29-28 score was somewhat reasonable but the 30-27 scorecards were both inexcusable. Magny got the victory he came for, but this was one of his worst performances in several years. It's rarely pretty, but Magny is somehow 8-3 in his past 11 fights dating back to August 2015.
Magny -- the newly dubbed "Haitian Sensation" -- took the vast majority of the first ten minutes off before flooring the gas pedal in Round 3. Neil had real difficulty with the upper-body strength and positioning of Martin in Rounds 1 and 2. He was far more effective in the final frame when Martin was visibly exhausted. Magny spent the entirety of Round 3 forcing Martin backwards after being unable to do so early on. The 29-28 score was somewhat reasonable but the 30-27 scorecards were both inexcusable. Magny got the victory he came for, but this was one of his worst performances in several years. It's rarely pretty, but Magny is somehow 8-3 in his past 11 fights dating back to August 2015.