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Personal Information
| Full Name | Aoutneil Neil Jacques Magny |
| Date of Birth | August 3, 1987 |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches (190 cm) |
| Weight | 77 kg |
| Nickname | The Haitian Sensation |
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Neil Magny: A Brief Biography
Aoutneil "Neil" Jacques Magny is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is known for his striking skills and also holds the record for most wins in the welterweight division. Magny has had several successful fights in the UFC and has consistently been in the top rankings of the division. He is currently ranked No. 12 in the UFC welterweight standings.
Latest News Update for Neil Magny
Neil Magny is set to fight Gilbert Burns at UFC 283 on January 21, 2023.
Neil Magny Facts
| Birth Place | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Father’s Name | To be updated |
| Mother’s Name | To be updated |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| Net Worth (2023) | $2 Million |
| Last Fight Earnings | $251,000 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Education | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville |
| MMA Debut | 2010 |
| MMA Record | 27-9 |
| Achievements | Most wins in the Welterweight division of UFC. |
| Partner | Emily Magny |
| Children | 2 |
| Endorsements | To be updated |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Early Life and Career
Neil Magny was born and grew up in New York, with a mixed heritage of Haitian and Dominican descent. He moved to Illinois at the age of 12, where he attended Thornwood High School and later Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where he earned a degree in Criminal Justice. He was involved in sports such as wrestling and football during his high school and college years. He also served in the army and was deployed in Kuwait before leaving the service in 2013.
Neil Magny began his professional MMA career in 2010 and won his first three fights in the C3 Fights and Cut Throat MMA promotions. He then moved on to Combat USA's Wisconsin vs. Illinois championship series where he advanced to the final round of the welterweight division tournament. He lost in the final round but fought one more time before trying out for the popular reality TV show, The Ultimate Fighter (TUF).
Neil Magny’s Career in The Ultimate Fighter
Neil Magny was selected to be a cast member on the reality TV show The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson. He won his elimination fight to enter the competition house, and was chosen by Shane Carwin as part of his team. He won his first fight of the season against Cameron Diffley and then defeated Bristol Marunde in the quarterfinals. However, he lost in the semifinals after being knocked out by Mike Ricci in the first round.
Neil Magny’s Career in UFC
Neil Magny first competed in the UFC against Jon Manley on February 23, 2013, as part of the preliminary card for UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche. He had previously amassed a 7-1-0 record in professional MMA. He won the fight by decision in the third round. Since then, Magny has had 28 more fights in the UFC and currently holds a record of 20-8-0, including his impressive victories against Geoff Neal, Li Jingliang, and Robbie Lawler.
Magny also holds the record for most victories in the welterweight division (20 wins) of the UFC surpassing Georges St-Pierre’s previous record of 19 wins.
Neil Magny’s Record
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date |
| Win | 27–9 | Daniel Rodriguez | Submission (D'Arce choke) | UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos | November 5, 2022 |
| Loss | 26–9 | Shavkat Rakhmonov | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot | June 25, 2022 |
| Win | 26–8 | Max Griffin | Decision (split) | UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Daukaus | March 26, 2022 |
| Win | 25–8 | Geoff Neal | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson | May 8, 2021 |
| Loss | 24–8 | Michael Chiesa | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny | January 20, 2021 |
| Win | 24–7 | Robbie Lawler | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakić | August 29, 2020 |
| Win | 23–7 | Anthony Rocco Martin | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 250 | June 6, 2020 |
| Win | 22–7 | Li Jingliang | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 248 | March 7, 2020 |
| Loss | 21–7 | Santiago Ponzinibbio | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio | November 17, 2018 |
| Win | 21–6 | Craig White | KO (knee and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till | May 27, 2018 |
| Win | 20–6 | Carlos Condit | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 219 | December 30, 2017 |
| Loss | 19–6 | Rafael dos Anjos | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC 215 | September 9, 2017 |
| Win | 19–5 | Johny Hendricks | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 207 | December 30, 2016 |
| Loss | 18–5 | Lorenz Larkin | TKO (elbows) | UFC 202 | August 20, 2016 |
| Win | 18–4 | Héctor Lombard | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir | March 20, 2016 |
| Win | 17–4 | Kelvin Gastelum | Decision (split) | The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum | November 21, 2015 |
| Win | 16–4 | Erick Silva | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira | August 23, 2015 |
| Loss | 15–4 | Demian Maia | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 190 | August 1, 2015 |
| Win | 15–3 | Lim Hyun-gyu | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber | May 16, 2015 |
| Win | 14–3 | Kiichi Kunimoto | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch | February 14, 2015 |
| Win | 13–3 | William Macário | TKO (punches) | UFC 179 | October 25, 2014 |
| Win | 12–3 | Alex Garcia | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos | August 23, 2014 |
| Win | 11–3 | Rodrigo de Lima | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt | June 28, 2014 |
| Win | 10–3 | Tim Means | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva | May 10, 2014 |
| Win | 9–3 | Gasan Umalatov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 169 | February 1, 2014 |
| Loss | 8–3 | Seth Baczynski | Decision (unanimous) | UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 | November 6, 2013 |
| Loss | 8–2 | Sérgio Moraes | Submission (triangle choke) | UFC 163 | August 3, 2013 |
| Win | 8–1 | Jon Manley | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 157 | February 23, 2013 |
| Win | 7–1 | Daniel Sandmann | Decision (unanimous) | Hoosier Fight Club 10 | February 11, 2012 |
| Loss | 6–1 | Andrew Trace | Submission (guillotine choke) | Combat USA 30 | July 21, 2011 |
| Win | 6–0 | Quartus Stitt | Submission (triangle choke) | Combat USA 27 | May 14, 2011 |
| Win | 5–0 | Kevin Nowaczyk | Decision (unanimous) | Hoosier Fight Club 7 | April 9, 2011 |
| Win | 4–0 | Darion Terry | TKO (punches) | Rumble Time Promotions 7 | November 19, 2010 |
| Win | 3–0 | Lawrence Dunning | TKO (punches) | Cut Throat MMA 1 | November 6, 2010 |
| Win | 2–0 | Nate Pratt | Decision (unanimous) | C3 Fights 6 | October 22, 2010 |
| Win | 1–0 | Nolan Norwood | Submission (kimura) | C3 Fights 5 | August 7, 2010 |
Neil Magny’s Most Popular Fights
Neil Magny vs. Li Jingliang
At UFC 248, Neil Magny returned from a 16-month absence and put on an impressive performance. He displayed a versatile striking style, exceptional fitness, and a consistent pace which kept Li Jingliang on the defensive for the majority of the fight. He ultimately earned a unanimous decision win, with all three judges scoring the match 30-27 in his favor. This win was Magny's first victory since 2018.
Neil Magny vs. Geoff Neal
Neal Magny squared off against Geoff Neal at UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson.
In the first round of the fight, there wasn't as much striking as expected, with both fighters spending time in the clinch. The final round saw Magny in control, keeping his distance and using a high volume of punches to connect while avoiding the clinch. Magny's range proved to be a problem for Neal and even briefly took him down.
Magny defeated Neal with a pair of 29-28 scores and a 30-27 and was declared the winner via unanimous decision.
FAQs on Neil Magny
How old is Neil Magny?
Neil Magny is 35 years old.
Who is Neil Magny fighting next?
Neil Magny is scheduled to fight Gilbert Burns at UFC 283 on 21st January 2023.
Does Neil Magny have the most wins in the welterweight division of UFC?
Yes, Neil Magny holds the record for the most wins in the welterweight division of the UFC at 20 wins.
What is Neil Magny's nickname?
Neil Magny is nicknamed “The Haitian Sensation”.
Last Updated On 20th January 2023
