Neil Magny

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Neil Magny
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BornAoutneil Jacques Magny [1]
(1987-08-03) August 3, 1987 (age 37)
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Other namesThe Haitian Sensation
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight (2010–2011, 2013–present)
Middleweight (2011–2012)
Reach80 in (203 cm) [2]
Fighting out of Denver, Colorado, U.S.
TeamH.I.T. Squad (2008–2012) [3]
Elevation Fight Team (2013–present) [4]
Easton Training Center
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Miguel Torres [5] and André Leite [6]
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total42
Wins29
By knockout8
By submission4
By decision17
Losses13
By knockout4
By submission6
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Aoutneil Jacques "Neil" Magny [1] (born August 3, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional MMA competitor since 2010, Magny made a name for himself as a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson and currently holds the record for most wins in UFC Welterweight history (22).

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Background

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Magny is of Haitian and Dominican descent. [7] [8] Magny moved to Illinois at the age of 12, where he graduated from Thornwood High School in the Chicago Southland [8] and then went to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice. [9] He wrestled and played football in both high school and college. [8] He is also an army veteran, having been deployed in Kuwait. [3] He left the service in 2013. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Magny began competing in MMA professionally in 2010, making his debut August 7, 2010, against Nolan Norwood for the C3 Fights promotion. Magny won the fight via submission (kimura) midway into the second round. Just a few months later Magny again fought for the C3 Fights promotion, fighting against Nate Pratt, winning the fight via unanimous decision. Three weeks after his second win, Magny traveled to Indiana to fight for Cut Throat MMA on their November 6 card. Magny defeated Lawrence Dunning via TKO. [10]

Magny won two more fights, bringing his overall record to 6–0, before being invited to compete in Combat USA's Wisconsin vs. Illinois championship series. [11] Magny won his first round fight against fellow Illinois native, Quartus Stitt, via submission (triangle choke). [10] The win moved Magny into the final round of the welterweight division tournament against a Wisconsin fighter. [11] The final round took place on July 21, 2011, where Magny fought against Andrew Trace. Magny lost the fight via submission, marking the first time Magny had lost in his career. [10]

Magny fought one more time before trying out for the popular reality TV series, The Ultimate Fighter.

The Ultimate Fighter

Magny was subsequently selected as a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson. He won the elimination fight in order to get into the Ultimate Fighter house by defeating Frank Camacho via decision. Magny was selected fourth (seventh overall) by Shane Carwin to be a part of his team.

In the first fight of the season, Magny was selected to fight against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist, Cameron Diffley. Magny dominated the fight throughout two rounds and won via unanimous decision.

Magny was then matched up against Team Carwin teammate and IFL and Strikeforce veteran, Bristol Marunde for the quarterfinal round. After two rounds Magny was awarded the unanimous decision victory. [12]

Magny came up short in the semifinals after getting knocked out by Mike Ricci in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Magny made his UFC debut against fellow semifinalist Jon Manley on February 23, 2013, at UFC 157. He won the bout via unanimous decision.

Magny faced Sérgio Moraes on August 3, 2013, at UFC 163. [13] He lost the fight via triangle choke in the first round.

Magny faced Seth Baczynski on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31. [14] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.

Magny faced UFC newcomer Gasan Umalatov on February 1, 2014, at UFC 169. [15] He effectively utilized his reach advantage in the striking department to win a unanimous decision.

Magny was expected to face William Macário at UFC Fight Night 40. [16] However, Macário was removed from the bout for undisclosed reasons and replaced by returning veteran Tim Means. [17] He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Magny was expected to face Cláudio Silva on June 28, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 43. [18] However, da Silva was forced from the bout due to injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Rodrigo Goiana de Lima. [19] After spending much of the first round defending against de Lima's strikes and submission attempts on the ground, Magny won the fight via KO in the second round after staggering de Lima with punches throughout the round.

Magny defeated Alex Garcia via unanimous decision on August 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 49. [20]

Magny next fought William Macário at UFC 179. [21] He defeated Macário by TKO in the third round, [22] his fifth UFC win of 2014. [23]

Magny was briefly linked to a bout with Josh Koscheck at UFC 184 on February 28, 2015. [24] However, the pairing was scrapped and Koscheck faced Jake Ellenberger at the event. [25]

Magny faced Kiichi Kunimoto on February 14, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 60. [26] Magny defeated Kunimoto via submission in the third round, earning him his first Performance of the Night honors. [27]

Magny faced Lim Hyun-gyu on May 16, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 66. [28] Magny won the fight via TKO in the second round, which also produced a Performance of the Night bonus. [29] [30]

Magny faced Demian Maia on August 1, 2015, at UFC 190. [31] He lost the fight by submission in the second round. [32]

Just twenty-two days after his loss to Maia, Magny stepped in as a short notice replacement for Rick Story to face Erick Silva on August 23, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 74. [33] He won the fight via split decision. [34]

Magny was expected to face Stephen Thompson on January 2, 2016, at UFC 195. [35] However, Magny replaced Matt Brown to face Kelvin Gastelum on November 21, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale. [36] Magny won the fight by split decision [37] Their performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors. [38]

Magny faced Héctor Lombard on March 20, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 85. [39] After nearly being finished with strikes in the first round, Magny defeated Lombard via TKO in the third round. [40] He also was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus. [41] After this fight with Hector Lombard, Magny signed a four fight extension to his UFC contract. [42]

Magny was expected to face Dong Hyun Kim on August 20, 2016, at UFC 202. [43] However, Kim was removed from the fight on July 12 and was replaced by Lorenz Larkin. [44] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. [45]

Magny faced Johny Hendricks on December 30, 2016, at UFC 207. [46] At the weigh-ins, Hendricks missed weight for their bout, weighing in at 173.5 lbs. As a result, Magny received 20% of Hendricks' purse and the bout was made a catchweight fight. [47] Magny won the fight via unanimous decision. [48]

Magny faced Rafael dos Anjos on September 9, 2017, at UFC 215. [49] He lost the fight via arm-triangle choke submission in the first round. [50]

Magny faced Carlos Condit on December 30, 2017, at UFC 219. [51] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [52]

Magny was expected to face Gunnar Nelson on May 27, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 130. [53] However, on April 28, 2018, it was reported Nelson was pulled from the event due to knee injury. [54] On May 15, promotional newcomer Craig White was announced as Magny's new opponent. [55] Magny won the fight via technical knock out in round one. [56]

Magny was expected to face Alex Oliveira on September 22, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 137. [57] However, on August 22, 2018, it was reported that Magny faced Santiago Ponzinibbio on November 10, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 140. [58] He lost the fight via knockout. [59]

Magny was expected to face Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos on May 18, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 152. [60] However, on March 28, 2019, dos Santos announced that he had not been contacted by the UFC about the match. [61] Magny was the replacement and expected to face Vicente Luque instead. [62] However, it was reported on May 13, 2019, that Magny pulled out of the bout due to testing positive for Di-Hydroxy-LGD-4033. [63]

Magny faced Li Jingliang on March 7, 2020, at UFC 248. [64] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [65]

Magny faced Anthony Rocco Martin on June 6, 2020, at UFC 250. [66] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [67]

Magny was expected to face Geoff Neal on August 29, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 175. [68] However, Neal withdrew from the event due to health issues and he was replaced by Robbie Lawler. [69] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [70] With this win, Magny earned the second most wins in the welterweight division behind Georges St-Pierre. [71]

Magny faced Michael Chiesa on January 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 20. [72] Magny lost the fight via unanimous decision after being controlled on the ground for most of the 5 rounds. [73]

Magny faced Geoff Neal at UFC on ESPN 24 on May 8, 2021. [74] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [75]

Magny faced Max Griffin on March 26, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 33. [76] He won the fight via split decision. With this win, Magny tied Georges St-Pierre for the most wins in the UFC welterweight division with nineteen. [77]

Magny faced Shavkat Rakhmonov on June 25, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 38. [78] He lost the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the second round. [79]

Magny was scheduled to face Daniel Rodriguez on October 15, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 212. [80] However, Rodriguez withdrew from the bout due to elbow infection. [81] The bout was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos on November 5. [82] He won the fight via D'Arce choke submission in the third round. [83] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [84]

Magny faced Gilbert Burns on January 21, 2023, at UFC 283. [85] He lost the fight via an arm-triangle choke submission in the first round. [86]

Magny faced Philip Rowe on June 24, 2023, at UFC on ABC 5. [87] He won the bout via split decision. [88]

Stepping in as a short notice replacement for an injured Geoff Neal, Magny faced Ian Machado Garry at UFC 292 on August 19, 2023. [89] Magny lost this bout by unanimous decision. [90]

Magny faced Mike Malott on January 20, 2024, at UFC 297. [91] After being primarily dominated on the ground and suffering leg kicks throughout the fight, he came back in the third round and won the fight via technical knockout. [92]

Magny faced Michael Morales on August 24, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 62. [93] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. [94]

Magny faced Carlos Prates in the main event on November 9, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 247. [95] He lost the fight by knockout in the first round. [96]

Professional grappling career

Magny was due to face Miguel Baeza at Fury Pro Grappling 9 on April 4, 2024. [97] He withdrew from the match and was replaced by Guilherme Neves on short notice. [98]

Personal life

Magny and his wife have a son (born 2020). [99]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
42 matches29 wins13 losses
By knockout84
By submission46
By decision173
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss29–13 Carlos Prates KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates November 9, 202414:50 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss29–12 Michael Morales TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Borralho August 24, 202414:39 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win29–11 Mike Malott TKO (punches) UFC 297 January 20, 202434:45 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Loss28–11 Ian Machado Garry Decision (unanimous) UFC 292 August 19, 202335:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win28–10 Philip Rowe Decision (split) UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria June 24, 202335:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Loss27–10 Gilbert Burns Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 283 January 21, 202314:15 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win27–9 Daniel Rodriguez Submission (brabo choke) UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos November 5, 202233:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Loss26–9 Shavkat Rakhmonov Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot June 25, 202224:58 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win26–8 Max Griffin Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Daukaus March 26, 202235:00 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win25–8 Geoff Neal Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson May 8, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss24–8 Michael Chiesa Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny January 20, 202155:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win24–7 Robbie Lawler Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakić August 29, 202035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win23–7 Anthony Rocco Martin Decision (unanimous) UFC 250 June 6, 202035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win22–7 Li Jingliang Decision (unanimous) UFC 248 March 7, 202035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss21–7 Santiago Ponzinibbio KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio November 17, 201842:36 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win21–6Craig WhiteKO (knee and punches) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till May 27, 201814:32 Liverpool, England
Win20–6 Carlos Condit Decision (unanimous) UFC 219 December 30, 201735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss19–6 Rafael dos Anjos Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 215 September 9, 201713:43 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win19–5 Johny Hendricks Decision (unanimous) UFC 207 December 30, 201635:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (173.5 lb) bout; Hendricks missed weight.
Loss18–5 Lorenz Larkin TKO (elbows) UFC 202 August 20, 201614:08 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win18–4 Héctor Lombard TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir March 20, 201630:46 Brisbane, AustraliaPerformance of the Night.
Win17–4 Kelvin Gastelum Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum November 21, 201555:00 Monterrey, MexicoFight of the Night.
Win16–4 Erick Silva Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira August 23, 201535:00 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loss15–4 Demian Maia Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 190 August 1, 201522:52 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win15–3 Lim Hyun-gyu TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber May 16, 201521:24 Pasay, PhilippinesPerformance of the Night.
Win14–3 Kiichi Kunimoto Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch February 14, 201531:22 Broomfield, Colorado, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win13–3 William Macário TKO (punches) UFC 179 October 25, 201432:40 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilTied UFC record for most wins in a calendar year (5).
Win12–3 Alex Garcia Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos August 23, 201435:00 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win11–3Rodrigo de LimaKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt June 28, 201422:32 Auckland, New Zealand
Win10–3 Tim Means Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva May 10, 201435:00 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Win9–3 Gasan Umalatov Decision (unanimous) UFC 169 February 1, 201435:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Loss8–3 Seth Baczynski Decision (unanimous) UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 November 6, 201335:00 Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States
Loss8–2 Sérgio Moraes Submission (triangle choke) UFC 163 August 3, 201313:13 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win8–1Jon ManleyDecision (unanimous) UFC 157 February 23, 201335:00 Anaheim, California, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Win7–1Daniel SandmannDecision (unanimous)Hoosier Fight Club 10February 11, 201235:00 Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Loss6–1Andrew TraceSubmission (guillotine choke)Combat USA 30July 21, 201113:10 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United StatesMiddleweight debut.
Win6–0Quartus StittSubmission (triangle choke)Combat USA 27May 14, 201120:38 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win5–0Kevin NowaczykDecision (unanimous)Hoosier Fight Club 7April 9, 201135:00 Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Win4–0Darion TerryTKO (punches)Rumble Time Promotions 7November 19, 201032:13 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Win3–0Lawrence DunningTKO (punches)Cut Throat MMA 1November 6, 201023:09 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win2–0Nate PrattDecision (unanimous)C3 Fights 6October 22, 201035:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Win1–0Nolan NorwoodSubmission (kimura)C3 Fights 5August 7, 201022:44 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss3–1 Mike Ricci KO (elbows) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson December 7, 2012 (airdate)14:12 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter 16 Semi-Final round
Win3–0 Bristol Marunde Decision (unanimous)25:00 The Ultimate Fighter 16 Quarter-Final round
Win2–0Cameron DiffleyDecision (unanimous)25:00 The Ultimate Fighter 16 Preliminary round
Win1–0 Frank Camacho Decision (unanimous)September 14, 2012 (airdate)35:00 The Ultimate Fighter 16 Elimination round

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