Daniel Rodriguez vs Neil Magny — Fight recap

Neil Magny submitted Daniel Rodriguez via submission in the third round at 3:33, showcasing superior grappling control in their November 2022 welterweight bout. Rodriguez landed 66 significant strikes at 61% accuracy and connected on all 15 leg-strike attempts, demonstrating effective striking volume, but failed to convert his lone takedown attempt.

Magny's wrestling prowess proved decisive, as he executed five takedowns on seven attempts (71%) while accumulating 4:08 of control time compared to Rodriguez's 1:16. Though Magny landed fewer significant strikes (57 of 109 at 52%), he dictated the fight's tempo by controlling the cage and dictating positioning on the canvas.

The submission finish highlighted Rodriguez's vulnerability against elite grapplers despite his striking competence, while Magny's victory reinforced his status as a dangerous submission threat in a competitive welterweight landscape.