The UFC’s final Fight Night of 2025 at the Apex wraps the year with a flyweight headliner between Brandon Royval and Manel Kape, but welterweight fans get a marquee matchup on the main card: 17-year veteran Neil Magny faces Bellator import Yaroslav Amosov in a stylistic puzzle of endurance vs. grappling dominance. Magny hunts his first win streak of 2025, while Amosov debuts in the Octagon aiming to transplant his Bellator title pedigree. This 12-fight card closes the ESPN era with ranked stakes and cross-promotion buzz. Below is a thorough preview, centering on Magny vs. Amosov, with event logistics and betting breakdowns.
Injury Report
As of December 9, 2025, the card is clean, with Magny vs. Amosov locked in. Magny (38) is cleared after a routine camp (no issues since his August TKO loss), and Amosov enters healthy post-Bellator release (medicals passed for UFC signing in October). The slate dodged pitfalls: Royval’s concussion protocol is stable, and a November prelim tweak resolved.
Fighter Matchups: Neil Magny vs. Yaroslav Amosov (Welterweight, 3 Rounds)
A welterweight vet-prospect main card bout contrasts Magny’s iron chin and volume striking against Amosov’s unbeaten grappling machine. Magny (4.2 significant strikes/min, 78% takedown defense) grinds with jabs and clinch elbows, thriving in decisions. Amosov (2.8 takedowns/15 min, 85% control time) mauls with Sambo chains and ground-and-pound, holding a 70% finish rate. At 38 vs. 32, endurance vs. prime power—Amosov’s 74″ reach matches Magny’s; welter mains go distance 62%; model sees 55% decision, Amosov control if takedowns land.
Neil “The Haitian Sensation” Magny (29-11-0, New York, NY, USA; Age: 38; Height: 6’3″; Reach: 80″; Stance: Orthodox)
Training at Serra-Longo Fight Team, Magny is a durable volume fighter with 15 UFC decisions, averaging 15:30 fight time. His length stuffs shots, but power fades late.
Yaroslav “The Doctor” Amosov (27-1-0, Kyiv, Ukraine; Age: 32; Height: 6’0″; Reach: 74″; Stance: Orthodox)
Former Bellator Welterweight Champion at Star MMA, Amosov is a grappling virtuoso (15 subs/TKOs) with heavy top control. UFC debutant, but untested vs. Magny’s sprawl.
Key Styles Clash: Magny’s jab range and cardio vs. Amosov’s entries and pins. Magny’s 20-8 UFC record edges experience, but Amosov’s Bellator dominance (undefeated champ run) favors ground—projection: Amosov grinds to a UD.
Recent Form
Magny’s 2025 sees inconsistency (1-2), while Amosov’s Bellator tear ended with a title defense.
| Fighter | Last 5 Fights | Form Notes |
| Neil Magny | L-TKO3 (Prates, Aug 2025) W-UD3 (Brown, Mar 2025) L-SD3 (Lima, Nov 2024) W-KO2 (Alessio, Jul 2024) L-UD5 (Edwards, Jul 2023) | 2-3 skid; 80% decisions in UFC. Volume strong (4.2 SLpM), but Prates exposed chin. Camp emphasizes sprawl vs. wrestlers. |
| Yaroslav Amosov | W-UD5 (Dalcha, Jun 2025 Bellator) W-TKO3 (Mickayla, Jan 2025) W-UD5 (McKee, Sep 2024) W-Sub2 (Page, Mar 2024) W-UD5 (Gracie, Oct 2023) | 5-0 streak; 60% decisions as champ. Elite control (85% time), but Dalcha win tested standup. UFC prep focuses on Octagon pace. |
Fight History
Neil Magny (Pro Debut: 2008): Regional grinder to UFC 2013 (20-8 UFC). Total fight time: ~210 minutes across 40 bouts. Strengths: Cardio (15 UFC 3-round wins), length (80″ reach). Weaknesses: Power (29% KO rate), age (38, 5 losses in 2024-25).
Yaroslav Amosov (Pro Debut: 2012): Ukrainian circuit to Bellator 2019 (undefeated champ); UFC October 2025 debut. Total fight time: ~185 minutes across 28 bouts. Strengths: Grappling (54% sub/TKO), durability (1 loss ever). Weaknesses: Striking output (3.1/min), UFC adjustment (debut risk).
FIGHT ODDS
Neil Magny + 160
Yaroslav Amosov – 190
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, December 12, 2025
