← UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado GarryNeil MagnyRamiz Brahimaj

Neil Magny vs Ramiz BrahimajUFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry

Neil Magny vs Ramiz Brahimaj — Welterweight — is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026 at UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry in Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Picks Terminal covers the matchup with a win-probability estimate, a matchup breakdown and fight intel drawn from public sources.

Prelims · WelterweightID · 6D89306D-DF46-4E27-9085-2E4F62A3072D

Unranked · Welterweight

Neil Magny

"The Haitian Sensation"

31-15-0 · MMA / Clinch wrestling

Unranked · Welterweight

Ramiz Brahimaj

13-6-0 · MMA

Win Probability Model · v4.2

Magny

54%

Edge8%

Brahimaj

46%

Skill Comparison

Striking

Wrestling

Cardio

Takedown Defense

Chin Durability

Physical Attributes

MagnyMetricBrahimaj

6'3"Height5'10"

80"Reach72"

38Age33

OrthodoxStanceOrthodox

45%Finish Rate100%

Career Records

MagnyMetricBrahimaj

9Wins by KO/TKO1

5Wins by Submission12

—First-Round Finishes11

3.40Sig. Strikes / Min2.29

2.44Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min3.27

46%Striking Accuracy49%

52%Striking Defense47%

0.07Knockdown Avg / 15 min0.20

2.17Takedowns / 15 min1.99

39%Takedown Accuracy34%

55%Takedown Defense45%

0.27Submissions / 15 min1.60

11:58Avg. Fight Time8:21

Strike Distribution

Magny

Sig. Strikes by Target

Primary Target Head

Head

71%

Body

19%

Leg

10%

Sig. Strikes by Position

Standing59%

Clinch18%

Ground23%

Primary Position Standing

Brahimaj

Sig. Strikes by Target

Primary Target Head

Head

72%

Body

23%

Leg

Sig. Strikes by Position

Standing80%

Clinch16%

Ground4%

Primary Position Standing

Fight Intel

Public Consensus

MMA Index sportsbook no-vig

Magny50%

Brahimaj50%

Even split · Magny -110 / Brahimaj -110

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In-Depth Analysis

Model favors Magny

Key Advantages

Magny: elite UFC experience and 80-inch reach
Brahimaj: 12 submission wins in 13 victories
Magny: proven ability to win long, grinding fights

Potential Concerns

Magny's 55% takedown defense gives Brahimaj access to his best phase
Brahimaj's striking output trails Magny's

AI Analysis

Magny's length, experience and clinch pace meet Brahimaj's extremely submission-heavy attack.

Forecast

Magny by decision in a close matchup.

Skill ratings, win probability, advantages, concerns, and forecast are AI-generated predictions based on scraped fighter profiles — not official UFC stats or guarantees.

Matchup Breakdown

If Magny maintains clinch control without conceding his back or neck, his volume and experience should accumulate. Brahimaj needs meaningful grappling positions rather than neutral clinch time.

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