UFC"The Haitian Sensation"Neil Magny Record: 31-14-0
WelterweightRecord31-14-0
Age38
DivisionWelterweight · #24
Combat Edge Elo1758
Next fightAug 15 2026
Neil Magny has a 31-14-0 professional record and is 38 years old in the Welterweight division, representing Elevation Fight Team. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 4, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Neil Magny bio
Personal background
Neil Magny, the durable UFC welterweight nicknamed "The Haitian Sensation," was born on August 3, 1987, in Brooklyn, New York, and carries Haitian heritage that inspired his fighting moniker. He grew up in a modest household before his family relocated to the Chicago area, where he wrestled and played football at Thornwood High School. Magny's path was unusual: he spent years in the Illinois Army National Guard, rising to sergeant and deploying overseas, while picking up combatives experience along the way. He began training martial arts as a teenager, eventually settling into the welterweight division. Now fighting out of Elevation Fight Team in Denver, the rangy 6'3" Magny built his game around length, cardio and a relentless, high-volume pace.
Path to the UFC
Magny turned professional in 2010 and ran off early regional wins before earning his shot on The Ultimate Fighter Season 16 in 2012, where he beat Frank Camacho and Bristol Marunde before a knockout loss to Mike Ricci ended his run. He still earned a UFC contract, debuting with a decision over Jon Manley at UFC 157 in early 2013. After a rough patch that included a loss to Seth Baczynski, Magny found his footing and went on a tear.
Climbing the welterweight ranks
From 2014 onward, Magny stacked wins, beating Tim Means and knocking out Rodrigo de Lima, then edging Kelvin Gastelum by split decision in 2015. A 2015 submission loss to grappling ace Demian Maia exposed his ground vulnerabilities, but he bounced back by stopping former Bellator champion Hector Lombard in 2016 and outpointing former UFC champ Johny Hendricks to close out the year. In late 2017 he handed veteran Carlos Condit a decision loss, cementing his status as a gatekeeper to the division's elite.
Veteran resilience
Magny's later career has been a study in longevity. He scored a notable 2020 decision over former champion Robbie Lawler and bested Geoff Neal in 2021. Losses to rising contenders Shavkat Rakhmonov, Gilbert Burns and Ian Machado Garry showed the gap to the top tier, yet Magny kept producing, stopping Mike Malott in 2024 and submitting Jake Matthews in 2025 deep into his career.
Fighting style
Magny is a volume-based pressure fighter who leans on his length, footwork and conditioning to outwork opponents over three rounds. His 31-14 record carries a balanced finishing portfolio – nine knockouts and five submissions against 17 decision wins – reflecting a fighter who wins more often on points than with one shot. His size and pace make him a problem for almost anyone, but his record also reveals a recurring weakness: seven of his 14 losses have come by submission, a sign that elite grapplers can drag him into deep water.
Career highlights
- Win over Robbie Lawler — outpointed the former UFC welterweight champion in 2020, one of the biggest names on his lengthy resume.
- Beat two former UFC champions — decisioned Johny Hendricks and Carlos Condit, validating his standing as a top welterweight gatekeeper.
- Long-tenured UFC mainstay — a former U.S. Army National Guard sergeant who has fought a deep schedule of contenders since 2013, blending durability with consistent output.
Career snapshot
Neil Magny career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1758Great ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#123
Welterweight#24of 211 active
Peak1784
Last move-13
Opponent quality1745avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1784 Elo after defeating Daniel Rodriguez (2022-11-05)
Similar Elo in Welterweight
Neil Magny quick answers
What is Neil Magny's record?
Neil Magny's professional MMA record is 31-14-0.
How old is Neil Magny?
Neil Magny is 38 years old.
What weight class is Neil Magny?
Neil Magny fights at Welterweight in UFC.
How tall is Neil Magny?
Neil Magny is 6'3" tall with a 80" reach.
How much does Neil Magny weigh?
Neil Magny competes at Welterweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 170 lbs.
What is Neil Magny's Combat Edge Elo?
Neil Magny's Combat Edge Elo is 1758, with a peak Elo of 1784.
How strong is Neil Magny's recent opposition?
Neil Magny's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1745 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Neil Magny's last fight?
Neil Magny's latest tracked pro fight was against Yaroslav Amosov at UFC Fight Night on Dec 13 2025.
What is Neil Magny's recent form?
Neil Magny's recent tracked pro form is L-W-W-L-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Neil Magny usually win?
Neil Magny's 31 recorded wins include 9 knockouts, 5 submissions, and 17 decisions, with 45% ending before the final bell.
9Wins by knockout
5Wins by submission
17Wins by decision
4Loss by knockout
7Loss by submission
3Loss by decision
Neil Magny stats
Record : 31 / 14 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
3.40Fighter2.97Division average
Significant striking accuracy
47%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.44Fighter3.82Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
52%Fighter52%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
2.17Fighter1.38Division average
Takedown accuracy
25%Fighter37%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
55%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.27Fighter0.63Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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