Neil Magny (24-13 in the UFC) and Ramiz Brahimaj (5-4 in the UFC) are set to meet at UFC 330 on August 15. The welterweight matchup adds another contest to the August card.
Neil Magny and Ramiz Brahimaj are set to collide at UFC 330 on August 15, with the welterweight bout now officially added to the card headlined by Islam Makhachev versus Ian Machado Garry.
Magny, nicknamed "The Haitian Sensation," brings one of the most seasoned resumes in the welterweight division to the fight. The 38-year-old American carries a professional record of 31-15 and has gone 24-13 inside the UFC, making him one of the most experienced fighters on the roster. Training out of Elevation Fight Team, the six-foot-three Magny owns an 80-inch reach and puts up an active striking output of 3.4 significant strikes per minute. He also mixes in a consistent wrestling threat, averaging 2.17 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career.
Brahimaj enters the bout at 13-6 overall and 5-4 in the UFC. The 33-year-old orthodox striker out of Fortis MMA stands five-foot-ten with a 72-inch reach. He lands 2.29 significant strikes per minute and connects at a 48 percent accuracy rate, slightly edging Magny's 46 percent clip. Brahimaj also adds a grappling dimension to his game, averaging 1.99 takedowns and 1.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Magny's vast UFC experience gives this bout a veteran anchor, with 37 promotional appearances providing a clear measuring stick for Brahimaj.
- The size and reach gap is significant — Magny holds an eight-inch reach advantage at 203 cm compared to Brahimaj's 183 cm.
- Brahimaj's submission rate against Magny's minimal submission offense of 0.3 attempts per 15 minutes sets up an intriguing grappling dynamic.
- A win for either fighter carries welterweight implications as the division continues to evolve heading into the second half of 2026.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
