MMA Match Preview: Jake Matthews (22-7) vs. Neil Magny (30-13)
Venue, Date & Time
Event: UFC Fight Night 260: Ulberg vs. Reyes
Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia
Main Card Start: 7:00 PM EST (USA) / 4:00 PM PT / 11:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM AEDT (Sunday in Australia)
Expected Walkouts: ~10:20 PM EST (subject to earlier fight durations)
Injury Report
Jake Matthews: No reported injuries; enters on a three-fight win streak in peak condition.
Neil Magny: No reported injuries; recently returned to form with a TKO win.
Both fighters cleared for competition; no late withdrawals or medical suspensions noted.
Recent Form & Fight History
Jake Matthews (22–7, 15–7 UFC)
W – Chidi Njokuani (Submission, R1, July 2025)
W – Francisco Prado (Decision, Feb 2025)
W – Phil Rowe (Decision, June 2024)
L – Michael Morales (Decision, Nov 2023)
W – Darrius Flowers (Submission, July 2023)
Neil Magny (30–13, 23–12 UFC)
W – Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (TKO, R2, Aug 2025)
L – Carlos Prates (KO, R1, Nov 2024)
L – Michael Morales (TKO, R1, Aug 2024)
W – Mike Malott (TKO, R3, Jan 2024)
L – Ian Machado Garry (Decision, Aug 2023)
Betting Trends:
Matthews has won 3 straight, 2 by finish.
Magny has been stopped in 2 of his last 3 losses.
Matthews’ submission game is resurging (2 subs in last 3 wins).
Magny’s durability is declining, but he remains dangerous if fights extend past Round 2.
Over 2.5 rounds is slightly favored (-145), reflecting Magny’s history of dragging fights long.
FIGHT ODDS
Jake Matthews – 450
Neil Magny + 290
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
