Neil Magny believes he is better than Gilbert Durinho and plans 'bold result' in fight at UFC Rio

Magny is 12th in the welterweight rankings.
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Neil Magny he doesn't usually use microphones to promote his fights. With a trip scheduled to Rio de Janeiro, where he will face Gilbert Durinho, on January 21st, Magny seems not to be intimidated in facing the former welterweight title challenger. In conversation with the channel 'Sportskeeda', the North American spoke about his fight plan and insisted on being better in all areas.

“He has a good level of striking and a very good ground game. So I have to make sure I bring my best to the octagon on fight night. I know I can overcome Burns in grappling, wrestling and also have an advantage in striking, so it's about keeping my weapons sharp to get the result. The most important question of the fight will be who controls the range and distance. Whoever achieves this wins the fight. For me, it's exciting, like a game of chess that I'm preparing for in advance, I can't wait. I see myself going there and getting a TKO stoppage against Gilbert Burns. I know I can accelerate the pace on him, find the point where he will break and, from there, finish the job”, said Magny.

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A UFC veteran, Neil has been alternating between victories and defeats in the organization. In the last five clashes, the athlete emerged victorious in three. In November, when he last fought, Magny beat Daniel Rodriguez by submission in the third round.

Having been with the company since 2013, the fighter will bring all his experience and arsenal to try to beat the Niteroi native, who occupies fifth place in the welterweight rankings (under 77,1kg).

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