Neil Magny
Active 2013–present · rated in 6 editions · peak overall 82.0
Scouting report
Holding the all-time UFC welterweight record for most promotional victories, Neil "The Haitian Sensation" Magny is a durable division stalwart. Born in Brooklyn, New York and training out of Elevation Fight Team, Magny uses an 80-inch reach and cardio to defeat top contenders like Robbie Lawler, Kelvin Gastelum, and Carlos Condit, his engine proven by a 92 Cardio rating, 81 Boxing, and 82 Overall score.
Peak ratings
By edition
Magny tied the UFC modern record in 2014 by winning five fights in a single calendar year, defeating Gasan Umalatov, Tim Means, Rodrigo de Lima, Alex Garcia, and William Macario, followed by stoppage victories over Kiichi Kunimoto and Hyun Gyu Lim in 2015. His cardio pace, long jab, and clinch control are reflected in a 92 Cardio and 80 Boxing.
Between 2016 and 2017, Magny authored comeback victories, stopping Hector Lombard via TKO in Brisbane, outpointing former champion Johny Hendricks at UFC 207 in Las Vegas, and defeating former interim champion Carlos Condit at UFC 219. His durable heart, high-volume striking, and stamina anchor his 81 Boxing and 92 Cardio.
In 2018, Magny knocked out Craig White in Liverpool before suffering a stoppage loss to Santiago Ponzinibbio in Buenos Aires. His long jab, defensive scrambling, and conditioning remained respected throughout the division, reflected in an 80 Boxing and 92 Cardio rating.
Magny compiled a three-fight winning streak in 2020, outworking Li Jingliang, Anthony Rocco Martin, and Robbie Lawler over three rounds each in Las Vegas, before losing a five-round decision to Michael Chiesa and beating Geoff Neal at UFC on ESPN 24 in 2021. His jab output, clinch knees, and pace justify his 81 Boxing and 92 Cardio.
Magny was active between 2022 and 2024, submitting Daniel Rodriguez with a brabo choke, beating Philip Rowe by split decision in Jacksonville and stopping Mike Malott in round three at UFC 297 in Toronto. His pacing and cardio endurance maintain his 79 Boxing and 90 Cardio.
Neil Magny, the fighter who keeps showing up
Neil Magny came through The Ultimate Fighter, and he became known for taking many fights at a steady pace. He has a long reach for a welterweight and he uses it well. Over the years he has fought a large number of the division's best. In a draft he is a durable, high-volume pick who wears opponents down. Magny's approach is simple to describe and tiring to face. He stays long, keeps the jab going, and forces the other man to keep working to get past it. He rarely wins by a single dramatic moment, and his fights tend to be decided by accumulated small edges over three rounds. That makes him a useful counterweight on a team full of finishers.
Magny's card in detail
Boxing. Good. He throws a lot of jabs and uses his reach to keep a safe distance.
Kickboxing. Decent. He mixes in kicks but does not lead with them.
Wrestling. Solid. He can take a man down and defend well enough to stay competitive.
BJJ. Solid. He has enough to survive most exchanges.
Strength. His lowest number. He is not a physically dominant welterweight.
Durability. Good. He is a hard man to stop, and he rarely looked hurt.
Cardio. His standout attribute. He is always moving, always throwing.
Fight IQ. Good. He is patient and understands how to use his length.
Cardio is what he brings to the table
On his peak card, cardio is his best number by a large margin. In a long fight that matters, because it means he is still throwing when others have slowed. He is an especially good pick if you expect the fight to go the distance. Because his cardio holds up while his opponents fade, a draw against him in the early rounds usually turns into a loss for the other side later. Nothing else on his card is a weakness that a casual opponent will spot quickly, so the risk of a bad matchup is low.
He gets pushed around by stronger men: Strength
Strength is his lowest number. A stronger wrestler can walk him to the cage and use size to stop his long jab from doing any work. He needs teammates who can add power.
Keep exploring
Closest welterweight profiles to Neil Magny, measured by how near their peak attribute ratings sit across all eight categories.
- Matt Brownbest cardio 88 · weakest wrestling 76
- Martin Kampmannbest kickboxing 84 · weakest wrestling 74
- Santiago Ponzinibbiobest boxing 88 · weakest bjj 76
- Kevin Hollandbest boxing 86 · weakest wrestling 74
- Welterweight division guide: how the whole division rates and who to draft from it.
- Protecting your streak: a guide that fits Neil Magny's strongest attribute, Cardio.
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Ratings shown are my own estimates, made with AI assistance and informed by how Neil Magny is regarded by the MMA community. They are unofficial and do not constitute an assessment of Neil Magny's real-world abilities. How the ratings are made. See the disclaimer below. Ratings and write-ups by Haaris A. Last reviewed 2026-09-30; spot an error? Tell us. Read our editorial standards.