Neil Magny vs. Carlos Prates – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 247: Magny vs. Prates is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Neil “The Haitian Sensation” Magny will take on Carlos “The Nightmare” Figueiredo in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 247 card.

Magny brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 80″ reach. In contrast, Figueiredo, an switch fighter, stands with a 78″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 46% striking accuracy, Magny has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.44 per minute. On the other hand, Figueiredo boasts a 57% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.71 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Neil Magny vs. Carlos Prates matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 37-year-old, Neil Magny is coming in with a 29-13-0 record. Magny will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Michael Morales at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho in August.

Figueiredo, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Neil Magny on August 24, 2024, at UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya and holds a 20-6-0 record.

Neil Magny has a orthodox fighting stance with an 80″ reach. The 31-year-old Carlos Prates is an switch fighter with a 78″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Neil Magny stats

→ Magny’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Magny lands 3.44 significant strikes per minute.
→ Magny’s takedown accuracy is 40%.
→ Magny’s takedown average is 2.15 per 15 minutes.
→ Magny’s takedown defense is 54%.

Magny comes in with 46% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.44 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Figueiredo fires at 57% accuracy, landing about 4.71 significant strikes per minute. Neil Magny also has a 40% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.15 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Figueiredo’s 0 takedowns and 80% takedown accuracy.

Carlos Prates stats

→ Figueiredo’s striking accuracy is 57%.
→ Figueiredo lands 4.71 significant strikes per minute.
→ Figueiredo’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Figueiredo’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Figueiredo’s takedown defense is 80%.

Carlos spent, on average, 7:17 minutes in the Octagon, and Neil has an average fight time of 12:29 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Neil or Carlos? Sound off in the comments.

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