Neil "The Haitian Sensation" Magny brings his experienced striking and high-output style to the Octagon, while Carlos "The Phenom" Prates looks to make a name for himself with his dynamic skill set, blending solid striking with grappling. This welterweight clash will showcase contrasting styles, as Magny aims to outwork his opponent with volume and pace, while Prates hopes to capitalize on his versatility. Who will emerge victorious in this exciting battle of experience versus potential?

Neil Magny (29-12-0)
Magny enters this fight with a wealth of experience and a well-rounded skill set, including 8 KO/TKO wins, 4 submissions, and 17 decisions. His last outing was a TKO loss to Michael Morales in August 2024 at UFC on ESPN 62, but he had previously defeated Mike Malott via TKO at UFC 297 in January 2024. Magny’s volume striking, cardio, and ability to push the pace are his key strengths, though he has been vulnerable to strong knockout artists and grapplers in the past. He’ll need to avoid Prates’ submission game and maintain a high work rate to get the win.

Neil Magny - Last Five Fights

* Loss vs. Michael Morales, UFC on ESPN 62 (Aug 24, 2024) - TKO (Punches)
* Win vs. Mike Malott, UFC 297 (Jan 20, 2024) - TKO (Punches)
* Loss vs. Ian Garry, UFC 292 (Aug 19, 2023) - Decision (Unanimous)
* Win vs. Philip Rowe, UFC on ABC 5 (Jun 24, 2023) - Decision (Split)
* Loss vs. Gilbert Burns, UFC 283 (Jan 21, 2023) - Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)

Carlos Prates (20-6-0)
Prates brings a diverse skill set, boasting 9 KO/TKO victories and 6 submissions. His last win came in 2021, where he won via technical submission at BFS 3. Prates has been active in the regional circuit but will face a tough test in Magny, who has fought elite competition in the UFC. Prates’ well-rounded game and reach advantage could be the difference if he can neutralize Magny’s volume and control the pace on the ground.

Carlos Prates - Last Five Fights

* Win vs. Reslley Menezes, BFS 3 (Nov 21, 2021) - Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
* No Contest vs. Kenneth Bergh, Dana White’s Contender Series (Jul 09, 2019) - No Contest (Overturned by NSAC)
* Win vs. Fabio Moreira, Fight Club MMA 8 (Nov 10, 2018) - Decision (Unanimous)
* Win vs. Rodrigo Carlos, Juiz de Fora Fight (Oct 20, 2018) - Decision (Unanimous)
* Loss vs. Sharabutdin Magomedov, UFC on ABC 6 (Jun 22, 2024) - TKO (Knee and Punches)

Prediction:
This fight features a battle of experience versus potential. Magny’s cardio, pressure, and volume striking make him a dangerous opponent for anyone in the division. However, Prates’ reach and submission skills could give him the edge if he can avoid getting overwhelmed. While Magny’s pace and experience give him a slight advantage, Prates' well-rounded game makes him a threat. We predict Neil Magny wins by decision after a competitive battle.