Neil Magny
The Haitian Sensation
USA
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."
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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.
No-shows Vegas main event
Magny lost to Carlos Prates via KO (punch) at 4:50 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Magny was given a main event slot here despite the fact he is now 37 years old and entered the evening having alternated losses and wins in his past eight bouts. Simply put, he was thrown to the wolves against an elite prospect for the second fight in a row and once again played his part to perfection. Neil fired off seven takedown attempts and failed on each. He was the crushed on the feet, eventually being put away with a blow which appeared to barely graze the top of his head. An overachiever his entire UFC run, Magny simply can't be matched him against this type of competition at this late stage of his career.
Magny was given a main event slot here despite the fact he is now 37 years old and entered the evening having alternated losses and wins in his past eight bouts. Simply put, he was thrown to the wolves against an elite prospect for the second fight in a row and once again played his part to perfection. Neil fired off seven takedown attempts and failed on each. He was the crushed on the feet, eventually being put away with a blow which appeared to barely graze the top of his head. An overachiever his entire UFC run, Magny simply can't be matched him against this type of competition at this late stage of his career.
Headline fight versus Prates
Magny will fight Carlos Prates in a headline bout on UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas on Nov. 9, Damon Martin of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Magny is coming off a Round 1 loss to Michael Morales via TKO, dropping him to a 29-12-0 career record. He will take on Prates who boasts a career 20-6-0 record. Magny has a two-inch advantage in height and reach, so it should be an interesting bout.
Magny is coming off a Round 1 loss to Michael Morales via TKO, dropping him to a 29-12-0 career record. He will take on Prates who boasts a career 20-6-0 record. Magny has a two-inch advantage in height and reach, so it should be an interesting bout.