Result
FinalMMA

Gilbert Burns vs Neil Magny — Fight recap

Fight statistics

This fight
Gilbert BurnsNeil Magny
0Knockdowns0
5 / 6Significant strikes4 / 11
10 / 12Total strikes4 / 11
1 / 1Takedowns0 / 0
2:35Control time0:00

Strike targeting

This fight · Strikes landed
Gilbert Burns
Gilbert Burns · Strikes landed: 5 Head80%4/5 Body20%1/5 Leg0%0/5
Neil Magny
Neil Magny · Strikes landed: 4 Head50%2/4 Body25%1/4 Leg25%1/4
Current career comparison
Gilbert BurnsNeil Magny
40Age39
5' 10Height6' 3
71Reach80
3.16Strikes landed / min3.39
48%Strike accuracy47%
52%Strike defense51%
2.04Takedowns / 15 min2.13
53%Takedown defense55%
Match report

Gilbert Burns submitted Neil Magny via submission in round one at 4:15, controlling the fight from start to finish. Burns landed 5 of 6 significant strikes at 83% accuracy while converting his only takedown attempt, accumulating 2:35 of control time.

Magny struggled to generate offense, connecting on just 4 of 11 significant strikes at 36% accuracy and unable to mount any meaningful grappling defense or counterattack. Burns' precision striking and immediate transition to the mat proved decisive, with his single submission attempt ending the bout decisively.

The victory reinforces Burns' status as a top welterweight contender and keeps him in the title picture.