Neil Magny

Neil Magny
Born Aoutneil Magny
August 3, 1987
Brooklyn, New York
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach 80.0 in (203 cm)[1]
Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,
Wrestling
Fighting out of Arvada, Colorado
Team Grudge Training Center
Rank Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Miguel Torres and André Leite[2]
Years active 2010-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 17
Wins 14
By knockout 4
By submission 3
By decision 7
Losses 3
By submission 2
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Aoutneil "Neil" Magny (born August, 3 1987) is an American mixed martial artist. A professional MMA competitor since 2010, Magny has made a name for himself as a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson. He is currently employed by the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC), competing in the welterweight division.

Mixed martial arts career

Magny began competing in MMA professionally in 2010, making his debut August 7, 2010 against Nolan Norwood for the C3 Fights promotion. Magny won the fight via submission (kimura) midway into the second round. Just a few months later Magny again fought for the C3Fights promotion, fighting against Nate Pratt, winning the fight via unanimous decision. Three weeks after his second win, Magny traveled to Indiana to fight for Cut Throat MMA on their November 6 card. Magny defeated Lawrence Dunning via TKO.[3]

Magny won two more fights, bringing his overall record to 6-0, before being invited to compete in Combat USA's Wisconsin vs. Illinois championship series.[4] Magny won his first round fight against fellow Illinois native, Quartus Stitt, via submission (triangle choke).[3] The win moved Magny into the final round of the welterweight division tournament against a Wisconsin fighter.[4] The final round took place on July 21, 2011 where Magny fought against Andrew Trace. Magny lost the fight via submission, marking the first time Magny had lost in his career.[3]

Magny fought one more time before trying out for the popular reality TV series, The Ultimate Fighter.

The Ultimate Fighter

Magny was subsequently selected as a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson. He won the elimination fight in order to get into the Ultimate Fighter house by defeating Frank Camacho via decision. Magny was selected fourth (seventh overall) by Shane Carwin to be a part of his team.

In the first fight of the season Magny was selected to fight against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist, Cameron Diffley. Magny dominated the fight throughout two rounds, and won via unanimous decision.

Magny was then matched up against Team Carwin teammate and IFL and Strikeforce veteran, Bristol Marunde for the quarterfinal round. After two rounds Magny was awarded the unanimous decision victory.[5]

Magny came up short in the semifinals after getting knocked out by Mike Ricci in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Magny made his UFC debut against fellow semifinalist Jon Manley on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. He won the bout via unanimous decision.

Magny faced Sérgio Moraes on August 3, 2013 at UFC 163.[6] He lost the fight via triangle choke in the first round.

Magny faced Seth Baczynski on November 6, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 31.[7] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.

2014 Run

Magny faced UFC newcomer Gasan Umalatov on February 1, 2014 at UFC 169.[8] He effectively utilized his reach advantage in the striking department to win a unanimous decision.

Magny was expected to face William Macário at UFC Fight Night 40.[9] However, Macário was removed from the bout for undisclosed reasons and replaced by returning veteran Tim Means.[10] He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Magny was expected to face Cláudio Silva on June 28, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 43.[11] However, da Silva was forced from the bout due to injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Rodrigo Goiana de Lima.[12] After spending much of the first round defending against de Lima's strikes and submission attempts on the ground, Magny won the fight via TKO in the second round after staggering de Lima with punches throughout the round.

Magny defeated Alex Garcia via unanimous decision on August 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 49.[13]

Magny next fought William Macário at UFC 179.[14] He defeated Macário by TKO in the third round,[15] his fifth UFC win of 2014.[16]

Magny was briefly linked to a bout with Josh Koscheck at UFC 184 on February 28, 2015.[17] However, the pairing was scrapped and Koscheck is now expected to face Jake Ellenberger at the event.[18]

Magny faced Kiichi Kunimoto on February 14, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 60.[19] Magny defeated Kunimoto via submission in the third round, earning him his first Performance of the Night honors.[20]

Magny is expected to face Hyun Gyu Lim on May 16, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 66.[21]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–3 Kiichi Kunimoto Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch February 14, 2015 3 1:22 Broomfield, Colorado, United States Performance of the Night
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–3 William Macário TKO (punches) UFC 179 October 25, 2014 3 2:40 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tied UFC record for most wins in a calendar year (5).
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–3 Alex Garcia Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos August 23, 2014 3 5:00 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–3 Rodrigo de Lima KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt June 28, 2014 2 2:32 Auckland, New Zealand
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–3 Tim Means Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva May 10, 2014 3 5:00 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–3 Gasan Umalatov Decision (unanimous) UFC 169 February 1, 2014 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–3 Seth Baczynski Decision (unanimous) UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 November 6, 2013 3 5:00 Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–2 Sérgio Moraes Submission (triangle choke) UFC 163 August 3, 2013 1 3:13 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–1 Jon Manley Decision (unanimous) UFC 157 February 23, 2013 3 5:00 Anaheim, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–1 Daniel Sandmann Decision (unanimous) Hoosier Fight Club 10 February 11, 2012 3 5:00 Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6-1 Andrew Trace Submission (guillotine choke) Combat USA 30 July 21, 2011 1 3:10 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Quartus Stitt Submission (triangle choke) Combat USA 27 May 14, 2011 2 0:38 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Kevin Nowaczyk Decision (unanimous) Hoosier Fight Club 7 April 9, 2011 3 5:00 Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Darion Terry TKO (punches) Rumble Time Promotions 7 November 19, 2010 3 2:13 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Lawrence Dunning TKO (punches) Cut Throat MMA 1 November 6, 2010 2 3:09 Hammond, Indiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Nate Pratt Decision (unanimous) C3 Fights 6 October 22, 2010 3 5:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Nolan Norwood Submission (kimura) C3 Fights 5 August 7, 2010 2 2:44 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Henderson vs. Thatch". UFC.com. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Neil Magny - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Sherdog Fight Finder: Neil Magny". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Combat USA Tournament Rosters". CombatUSA.com. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Episode No. 10 recap: The Ultimate Fighter 16: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson". Sherdog.com.
  6. ↑ David St. Martin (2013-05-20). "Sergio Moraes faces Neil Magny at UFC 163". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2013-05-20.
  7. ↑ Staff (2013-08-22). "Seth Baczynski vs. Neil Magny set for 'Fight for the Troops 3' at Fort Campbell". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-08-22.
  8. ↑ Alex Giardini (2013-12-18). "UFC 169: Neil Magny vs. Gasan Umalatov booked for Feb. 1 in Newark, NJ". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2013-12-18.
  9. ↑ UFC (2014-03-05). "#TUFBrazil 2 runner up @williampatolino faces @NeilMagny". @UFCNews. Retrieved 2014-03-05.
  10. ↑ "Tim Means replaces William Macario, meets Neil Magny at UFC Fight Night 40". MMAjunkie.com. April 10, 2014.
  11. ↑ Dana Becker (2014-05-15). "Quick Turnaround For Neil Magny, Who Signs To Face Claudio Silva At UFC Fight Night 43". fightline.com. Retrieved 2014-05-15.
  12. ↑ Zane Simon (2014-05-28). "Welcome to the UFC Rodrigo Monstro". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-05-30.
  13. ↑ Staff (2014-07-09). "Neil Magny replaces Matt Dwyer, meets Alex Garcia at UFC Fight Night 49". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-07-09.
  14. ↑ Matt Erickson (2014-09-04). "Neil Magny-William Macario, Fabricio Camoes-Josh Shockley set for UFC 179". mmajunkie.com.
  15. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2014-10-25). "UFC 179 results, photos: Neil Magny TKOs William Macario to go 5-0 in 2014". MMAjunkie.com.
  16. ↑ Dave Doyle (2014-10-25). "UFC 179 results: Neil Magny ties UFC record with win over William Macario". mmafighting.com.
  17. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2014-11-21). "Josh Koscheck vs. Neil Magny targeted for UFC 184 in Los Angeles". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-11-22.
  18. ↑ Brian Martin (2014-12-02). "Josh Koscheck vs. Jake Ellenberger added to UFC 184 at Staples Center". dailynews.com. Retrieved 2014-12-02.
  19. ↑ C.J. Tuttle (2014-12-11). "Magny-Kunimoto added to UFC Fight Night in Colorado". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-12-11.
  20. ↑ Staff (2015-02-15). "UFC Fight Night 60 bonuses: Neil Magny got his first $50,000. Who joined him?". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-02-15.
  21. ↑ Staff (2015-03-02). "UFC Fight Night 66 adds Mousasi vs. Philippou, Lim vs. Magny". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-03-02.
  22. ↑ Brian Knapp (2014-10-25). "UFC 179 Prelims: Neil Magny equals UFC record, posts fifth win of 2014". sherdog.com.
  23. ↑ Dana Becker (2014-10-25). "UFC 179 results: History for Neil Magny with fifth win (in 2014)". fightline.com.