Career Timeline of Neil Magny: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 3, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Neil Magny made an impact.

Neil Magny is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Welterweight division. Since turning pro in 2010, he gained recognition on The Ultimate Fighter. Magny holds the record for the most wins in UFC Welterweight history with 22 victories, marking him as a prominent figure in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 7, 2010: MMA Debut

On August 7, 2010, Neil Magny made his professional MMA debut against Nolan Norwood for the C3 Fights promotion, winning via submission (kimura) in the second round.

August 3, 2013: Loss to Sérgio Moraes at UFC 163

On August 3, 2013, Neil Magny faced Sérgio Moraes at UFC 163 and lost the fight via triangle choke in the first round.

August 22, 2018: Magny vs Ponzinibbio

On August 22, 2018, it was reported that Neil Magny would face Santiago Ponzinibbio on November 10, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 140.

September 22, 2018: Oliveira Bout

On September 22, 2018, Neil Magny was expected to face Alex Oliveira at UFC Fight Night 137.

November 10, 2018: Loss to Santiago Ponzinibbio

On November 10, 2018, Neil Magny faced Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC Fight Night 140 and lost the fight via knockout.

March 28, 2019: Dos Santos Announcement

On March 28, 2019, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos announced that he had not been contacted by the UFC about a match with Neil Magny.

May 13, 2019: Magny Pulls Out of Bout

On May 13, 2019, Neil Magny pulled out of his bout with Vicente Luque due to testing positive for Di-Hydroxy-LGD-4033.

May 18, 2019: Expected Match at UFC Fight Night 152

On May 18, 2019, Neil Magny was expected to face Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos at UFC Fight Night 152, before dos Santos announced that he had not been contacted by the UFC about the match.

April 4, 2024: Withdrawal from Fury Pro Grappling 9

On April 4, 2024, Neil Magny was due to face Miguel Baeza at Fury Pro Grappling 9 but withdrew from the match and was replaced by Guilherme Neves.

July 19, 2025: Nelson Withdraws from Bout

On July 19, 2025, Neil Magny was scheduled to face Gunnar Nelson at UFC 318. However, two weeks prior to the event, it was reported that Nelson withdrew from the fight due to a hamstring injury, so the bout was cancelled.

August 2, 2025: Magny vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

On August 2, 2025, Neil Magny is scheduled to face Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos at UFC on ESPN 71. Magny won the fight by technical knockout at the end of the second round.