Neil Magny beats GSP’s record – What’s next for the welterweight veteran?

With 20 wins in welterweight, Neil Magny surpassed former champion Georges St-Pierre. Photo: USA TODAY via Imagn Content Services, LLC

After Saturday’s submission victory over Daniel Rodriguez, Neil Magny is now the all-time wins leader in UFC welterweight history as he surpassed former champion Georges St-Pierre, who retired with 19 wins at 170 lbs.

“I believe Georges St-Pierre is the greatest welterweight of all time. It was cool to be able to get to the point that I have the most wins (in welterweight history) in the UFC right now, but I just have to accept that his career is far different than mine,” a humble Magny said at the UFC Vegas 64 post-fight press conference.

“I accept that. I know I’m not GSP. I’m Neil Magny. I’m comfortable with my own name in the history books and blazing a path for myself.”

Neil Magny has fought most names in the top of the stacked division. However, there are still a number of interesting possible next opponents for the veteran welterweight!

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Sean Brady

Sean Brady. Foto: Jeff Bottari/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports

No. 8 ranked Sean Brady is coming off a tough loss against Belal Muhammad at UFC 280 a few weeks back, and got his fifteen-fight winning streak snapped.

A fight against Neil Magny would be a good way to bounce back for Brady, and a great way for Magny to climb the rankings.

Gilbert Burns

Gilbert Burns. Photo: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports

After Saturday’s win, Magny called out No. 5 ranked welterweight Gilbert Burns.

”I feel like challenging myself against a good grappler in Gilbert Burns is just going to go out there and show it. I guarantee it will be an exciting one either way,” Magny said.

Although the Brazilian is many steps up in the rankings, he did seem to like the fight.

Jorge Masvidal

Jorge Masvidal. Photo: Sarah Stier-USA TODAY Sports

With 20 wins, there aren’t too many welterweights Magny hasn’t fought, but No. 11 ranked Jorge Masvidal is one of the few.

However, Masvidal, who’s on a three-fight losing streak and hasn’t won a fight since 2019, is still eying title bouts and wants to fight champion Leon Edwards next.

Since Masvidal still is a huge name, the promotion might hesitate to throw him in against a durable and lower ranked Magny.

This is Neil Magny

Neil Magny. Photo: USA TODAY via Imagn Content Services, LLC

• Age: 35
• Height: 191 cm
• Reach: 203 cm
• Record: 27-9
• UFC record: 20-8
• UFC debut: February 23, 2013
• Post-fight bonuses: 5

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