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Neil Magny Scores Upset TKO, Sets Welterweight Wins Record at UFC Vegas 108

The 38-year-old veteran snapped his first back-to-back skid in 12 years, positioning him for a return to the welterweight top 15.

(via Zuffa LLC)
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Overview

  • Neil Magny secured a second-round TKO over Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos at UFC Vegas 108 on August 2 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
  • Magny ended his first consecutive loss streak since 2013 after suffering back-to-back knockout defeats to Carlos Prates and Michael Morales.
  • The victory marked Magny’s 23rd UFC win, making him the winningest fighter in welterweight history and tying him for second-most wins overall in UFC history.
  • Elizeu Zaleski’s bid to reenter the top 15 fell short, extending his drought to one win in six outings.
  • With the comeback secured days before his 38th birthday, Magny is poised to rejoin the welterweight rankings and pursue new matchups.