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Prediction, pick for Neil Magny vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

Prediction, pick for Neil Magny vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

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By: Ryan Wohl

Saturday night, Neil Magny will make the 44th walk of his career as he takes on fellow veteran Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in a welterweight bout. Magny is 22-12 in the UFC and has the seventh most fights (34) in UFC history. Zaleski dos Santos has lost two of his previous three bouts, while Magny has suffered two straight knockouts.

Here is my best bet for Magny vs. Zaleski dos Santos at tonight’s UFC Fight Night.

Neil Magny Moneyline (+170)

Even though Magny has had a tough time recently in the UFC, he hasn’t lost three fights in a row in his MMA career. Magny has faced numerous talented fighters, including two former champions and many top contenders. In this matchup, Magny has a lot working in his favor. He has a massive seven-inch reach advantage (80″ vs. 73″) while being four inches taller (6’3″ vs. 5’11”).

Magny is also the more efficient all-around fighter. He averages 2.12 takedowns at a 38 percent rate, which is both better than Zaleski dos Santos’s. On the feet, he lands significant strikes at a 46 percent rate while only absorbing 2.48 per minute. Magny must be aggressive and mix in takedowns to pick up the victory in this bout. Seeing Magny at +170 on DraftKings Sportsbook was surprising considering the advantages he possesses.

Ryan Wohl

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