Neil Magny pulls off a comeback with a late D’Arce choke – UFC Vegas 64 Highlights

With tonight’s co-main event D’Arce choke win over Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Vegas 64, longtime UFC welterweight contender Neil Magny is back to his winning ways. He can now claim the title of most successful athlete in the history of the weight class, surpassing former undisputed champion Georges St-Pierre.

Magny, who entered today’s match against Californian striker Rodriguez clutching a remarkable 19 welterweight victories in his UFC career, recorded victory number 20 tonight. He surpassed St-Pierre as the most successful welterweight in UFC history.

Magny battled against Rodriguez’s heavy hands throughout their three-round co-main event. In the third round, he was able to grip onto the veteran’s neck near the fence after originally threatening an anaconda choke.

Magny decided for a D’Arce choke after knocking Rodriguez to the ground and changing his hold. He then grabbed Rodriguez’s leg and compelled the submit in the last round.

Li Jingliang was famously robbed against Daniel Rodriguez and was watching at home. Following the finish he tweeted: