Combat Edge Intelligence

Jake Matthews 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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Jake Matthews
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Jake Matthews

“The Celtic Kid”

23-8-0WelterweightUFC

1751Great
Neil Magny
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Neil Magny

“The Haitian Sensation”

32-14-0WelterweightUFC

1768Great

Tale of the tape

23-8-0Record32-14-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height6'3"
73"Reach80"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
NexusTeamElevation Fight Team

What's at stake

Neil Magny is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Jake Matthews carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jake MatthewsNow 1751
If they win+13→ 1764
If they lose-11→ 1740
Neil MagnyNow 1768
If they win+11→ 1779
If they lose-13→ 1755

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.

1699 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1734 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.34
Sig. strikes / min
3.40
44%
Strike accuracy
47%
2.62
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.44
60%
Strike defense
52%
1.44
Takedown avg.
2.17
42%
Takedown accuracy
25%
64%
Takedown defense
55%
0.75
Submission avg.
0.27

Trajectory

Jake MatthewsNeil Magny
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (22%)
KO/TKO
10 (31%)
9 (39%)
Submission
5 (16%)
9 (39%)
Decision
17 (53%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Jake Matthews and Neil Magny within a point of even.

Neil Magny holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1768 to 1751, a 17-point edge.

Jake Matthews finishes 61% of wins inside the distance, Neil Magny 47%.

Jake Matthews and Neil Magny share 2 common opponents: Phil Rowe and Michael Morales.

Neil Magny carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (2)

LossDecision - Unanimous · 2023
Michael Morales
LossTKO · 2024
WinDecision - Unanimous · 2024
Phil Rowe
WinDecision - Split · 2023