12-year UFC veteran, Neil Magny, is back and will make his 36th walk to the UFC Octagon on Saturday. Even though he’s 38 years old, Magny is coming off a second-round knockout against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in August. He now faces Jake Matthews, who is riding a three-fight win streak.
Check out my best bet for Jake Matthews vs. Neil Matthews right here.
Neil Magny Moneyline (+300)
Magny will tie Rafael Dos Anjos for the fifth-most fights (36) in UFC history on Saturday. In the UFC, Magny has a 23-12 record while having the most wins and fights in UFC Welterweight history. Magny is attempting to win consecutive fights for the first time since March 2022.
Even though Magny has the edge in experience, Matthews is the favorite in this bout at -380, while Magny is a +300 underdog on DraftKings Sportsbook. Magny has faced multiple champions and contenders throughout his career, including Dos Anjos, Robbie Lawler, Ian Machado Garry, and Michael Morales.
Magny possesses the physical advantages in this matchup against Matthews. He has a massive seven-inch reach advantage (80″ vs. 73″) while being four inches taller (6’3″ vs. 5’11”). That is as big as you’ll see in the sport, and it will be tough for Matthews to overcome. Magny averages more significant strikes (3.45 vs. 3.44) at a more effective rate (56% vs. 43%). Although it isn’t by much, pairing that with Magny’s veteran experience should enable him to find success in this fight.
