Neil Magny pulled off an incredible comeback at UFC Fight Night 260, submitting Jake Matthews in the third round. After a back-and-forth battle featuring multiple scrambles, guillotine threats, and positional exchanges, Magny secured full mount midway through Round 3 and locked in a tight D’arce choke. Matthews had no choice but to tap at 3:08. The victory improves Magny’s record to 31-13 overall and 24-12 in the UFC, while Matthews falls to 21-8 overall and 15-8 in the promotion.
The next logical step for Magny is a matchup with Stephen Thompson. A seasoned veteran and former title challenger, Thompson remains one of the most technically skilled strikers in the welterweight division. The fight would test Magny’s grappling and takedown abilities against Thompson’s elusive movement, crisp striking, and championship-level experience. A win over Thompson would position Magny firmly back into top-five contention and potentially set up a high-profile matchup against the division’s elite.
Stylistically, the clash is fascinating. Magny’s relentless pressure, wrestling, and submission threats could frustrate Thompson, who relies on range, timing, and versatile striking. Thompson, in turn, would aim to keep the fight standing, using angles, kicks, and counters to neutralize Magny’s aggression. The bout promises dynamic exchanges and a true test of Magny’s ability to adapt against one of the division’s most dangerous strikers.
Last Five Fights – Neil Magny:
1. Win over Jake Matthews – Submission (brabo choke), UFC Fight Night 260 (September 28, 2025)
2. Win over Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos – TKO (punches), UFC on ESPN (August 2, 2025)
3. Loss to Carlos Prates – KO (punch), UFC Fight Night (November 9, 2024)
4. Loss to Michael Morales – TKO (punches), UFC on ESPN (August 24, 2024)
5. Win over Mike Malott – TKO (punches), UFC 297 (January 20, 2024)
Last Five Fights – Stephen Thompson:
1. Loss to Gabriel Bonfim – Decision (split), UFC on ESPN (July 12, 2025)
2. Loss to Joaquin Buckley – KO (punch), UFC 307 (October 5, 2024)
3. Loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov – Submission (rear-naked choke), UFC 296 (December 16, 2023)
4. Win over Kevin Holland – TKO (corner stoppage), UFC on ESPN (December 3, 2022)
5. Loss to Belal Muhammad – Decision (unanimous), UFC Fight Night (December 18, 2021)