Neil Magny vs. Michael Morales – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 62: Cannonier vs. Borralho is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Neil “The Haitian Sensation” Magny will take on Michael Morales in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 62 card.

Magny brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 80″ reach. In contrast, Morales, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 79″ 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 3.47 per minute. On the other hand, Morales boasts a 46% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.28 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Neil Magny vs. Michael Morales 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 29-12-0 record. Magny will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Mike Malott at UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis in January.

Morales, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Neil Magny on January 20, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig and holds a 16-0-0 record.

Neil Magny has a orthodox fighting stance with an 80″ reach. The 25-year-old Michael Morales is an orthodox fighter with a 79″ 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 3.47 significant strikes per minute.
→ Magny’s takedown accuracy is 40%.
→ Magny’s takedown average is 2.17 per 15 minutes.
→ Magny’s takedown defense is 54%.

Magny comes in with 46% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.47 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Morales fires at 46% accuracy, landing about 5.28 significant strikes per minute. Neil Magny also has a 40% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.17 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Morales’s 1.24 takedowns and 91% takedown accuracy.

Michael Morales stats

→ Morales’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Morales lands 5.28 significant strikes per minute.
→ Morales’s takedown accuracy is 41%.
→ Morales’s takedown average is 1.24 per 15 minutes.
→ Morales’s takedown defense is 91%.

Michael spent, on average, 12:03 minutes in the Octagon, and Neil has an average fight time of 12:44 minutes.

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

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