Combat Edge Intelligence

Gunnar Nelson vs Neil Magny

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Neil Magny

“The Haitian Sensation”

31-14-0WelterweightUFC

1758Great

Tale of the tape

19-6-1Record31-14-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height6'3"
72"Reach80"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
MjolnirTeamElevation Fight Team

What's at stake

Neil Magny is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Gunnar Nelson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Gunnar NelsonNow 1709
If they win+18→ 1727
If they lose-14→ 1695
Neil MagnyNow 1758
If they win+10→ 1768
If they lose-14→ 1744

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1716 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1745 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.77
Sig. strikes / min
3.40
61%
Strike accuracy
47%
3.06
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.44
49%
Strike defense
52%
2
Takedown avg.
2.17
52%
Takedown accuracy
25%
68%
Takedown defense
55%
1
Submission avg.
0.27

Trajectory

Gunnar NelsonNeil Magny
1700175020242025

Win method breakdown

4 (21%)
KO/TKO
9 (29%)
13 (68%)
Submission
5 (16%)
2 (11%)
Decision
17 (55%)

Combat Edge model read

Neil Magny60%
Gunnar Nelson 40%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Neil Magny a 60% favorite over Gunnar Nelson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Neil Magny holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1758 to 1709, a 49-point edge.

Gunnar Nelson finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, Neil Magny 45%.

Gunnar Nelson and Neil Magny share 1 common opponent: Gilbert Burns.

Neil Magny carries a 8-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision (unanimous) · 2019
Gilbert Burns
LossSubmission · 2023