Neil Magny (24-13 in UFC) will face Ramiz Brahimaj (5-4 in UFC) at UFC 330 on August 15. The welterweight contest adds another matchup to the August card.
Neil Magny will step back into the welterweight division when he faces Ramiz Brahimaj at UFC 330 on August 15, with the event headlined by Islam Makhachev versus Jack Machado Garry.
Magny, nicknamed "The Haitian Sensation," enters the bout as one of the most experienced fighters on the UFC roster. The 38-year-old American carries a 31-15-0 professional record and trains out of Elevation Fight Team. Standing six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach, he presents a long, active presence on the feet, averaging 3.4 significant strikes landed per minute over his career. He also contributes on the ground, averaging 2.17 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a genuine two-dimensional threat.
Brahimaj, 33, brings a 13-6-0 record into the contest and competes out of Fortis MMA in the United States. The orthodox striker stands five-foot-ten with a 72-inch reach and averages 2.29 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy. Where Brahimaj can shift the dynamic is through grappling, averaging 1.99 takedowns and 1.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes, suggesting a submission-oriented ground game that could test Magny's wrestling-heavy style.
Why it matters
- Magny's 80-inch reach gives him a significant seven-inch advantage, which could define the standup exchanges
- Brahimaj's submission rate of 1.6 attempts per 15 minutes poses a threat if he can close the distance and get the fight to the mat
- A win for Magny would extend one of the longer careers in UFC welterweight history and keep him relevant in the 170-pound division
- Brahimaj needs a statement performance to build momentum after a mixed UFC run at 5-4 inside the organization
Saturday, August 15, 2026
