Neil Magny and Gunnar Nelson, both experienced fighters, are set to clash at UFC 318 in New Orleans on July 19, with Magny aiming to recover from recent losses and Nelson looking to rebound after a defeat by Kevin Holland.
Neil Magny and Gunnar Nelson bring a whopping 50 promotional bouts to UFC 318. That’s a lot of octagon time!
The promotion announced on Friday that these welterweight veterans will clash at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on July 19. Mark your calendars!
Magny is gearing up for his 35th UFC appearance. He’s looking to rebound after two tough first-round knockout losses to Michael Morales and Carlos Prates. Ouch.
He kicked off 2024 with a comeback win against Mike Malott at UFC 297. A rollercoaster ride of wins and losses over his last seven fights, though. Can he break the cycle?
On the flip side, Nelson is making a swift return to the cage, competing twice in a year for the first time since 2019. Busy bee!
“Gunni” recently saw his two-fight win streak snapped by Kevin Holland in an exciting decision at UFC London. Before that, he snagged a submission win over Bryan Barberena and a decision against Takashi Sato.
UFC 318 is headlined by Dustin Poirier’s last dance, as he takes on Max Holloway for the BMF title in their trilogy bout. Fireworks expected!