“Turned my $25 to $825” – HUGE upset at UFC 297 as Neil Magny ‘fraud-checks’ Canadian prospect Mike Mallott; fans react

Neil Magny shocks the Canadian fans with his win over Mike Mallott in UFC 297

“Turned my $25 to $825” – HUGE upset at UFC 297 as Neil Magny ‘fraud-checks’ Canadian prospect Mike Mallott; fans react

Neil Magny produces an upset with his TKO win over Mike Mallott in UFC 297 (via X)

Mike Mallott entered UFC 297, hoping to get a ranked spot in the welterweight division. As such, he faced the #13 ranked UFC veteran Neil Magny. However, he failed as he lost the fight via TKO in the last round. With this win, ‘The Haitian Sensation‘ produced one of the massive upsets in front of the Canadian crowd.

Entering the octagon, Mike Mallott had the home crowd going for him. He also was a huge betting favorite. Likewise, it was the case for the first two rounds of the fight since Mallott dominated Neil Magny. However, during the last minute of the fight, Magny reversed a ground position, advanced to mount, and pounded punches to a finish. It left Mallott and the Canadian fans in shock.

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Mike Mallott entered the UFC through Dana White’s Contender Series in 2021. Soon, he fast-tracked his UFC career, earning three wins with impressive finishes. As such, he was supposed to dominate Neil Magny in UFC 297 and make a statement. However, in a turn of events, Magny made a statement and announced himself he still got it as a UFC veteran.

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Neil Magny lost his previous fight to Ian Garry and looked to redeem himself in his fight with Mike Malloptt. As such, he did just that, producing a massive upset for the Canadians. With this, he retained his ranked status in the UFC welterweight division.

Fans react to the upset win by Neil Magny

Neil Magny went against the odds in facing a young Mike Mallott in Canada. He emerged as the victor, securing a TKO finish in the last round. However, it didn’t come without adversaries, as Mallott beat him in the first two rounds. However, Magny got the most important finish and earned the win.

A snippet of Neil Magny getting hit by Mike Mallott before his comeback win in UFC 297
A snippet of Neil Magny getting hit by Mike Mallott before his comeback win in UFC 297 (via ESPN)

With this win, Neil Magny shocked the MMA world. After witnessing his previous performances, many favored Mike Mallott to win this fight by a landslide. However, Magny once again proved his worth and answered his critics. As such, the fight fans reacted to the upset win on X. Here are some interesting fan reactions:

Fight fans were shocked by what Neil Magny had produced. However, bettors who waged on ‘The Haitian Sensation’ enjoyed their huge returns. Also, many critiqued Mike Mallot and claimed he got ‘fraud-checked.’ It was a great night for Magny, who had many personal life struggles towards the end of 2023.

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