Neil Magny is happy to put his ranking on the line against Khamzat Chimaev in a UFC main event. UFC president Dana White recently revealed that his plan for Chimaev (9-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC), who has quickly become one of the promotion’s top prospect with three wins in 66 days to kick off his octagon tenure, is to book him in a main event matchup against a ranked opponent . White did not reveal exactly who that opponent would be, but given the stage and stakes, it will seemingly be someone with a high profile. Related Twitter Mailbag: Khamzat Chimaev's next opponent, Bellator's move to Thursday, UFC 253 main event Khamzat Chimaev intercepts Stephen Thompson's callout, challenges him to fight instead Magny (24-7 MMA, 17-6 UFC), who has the second most wins in the history of the UFC welterweight division, is apparently willing to oblige
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Neil Magny wants to be Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC main event foe: ‘What’s the hold up?’ – MMA Junkie