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Another date with Garry
Neal (undisclosed) is scheduled to face Ian Garry in a welterweight bout at UFC 299 in Miami on March 9, Danny Segura of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
The pair was previously scheduled to face off in August before Neal dropped out for medical reasons, and Garry ended up defeating Neil Magny. Neal lost his previous fight against Shavkat Rakhmonov last March but was victorious in his two prior bouts.
The pair was previously scheduled to face off in August before Neal dropped out for medical reasons, and Garry ended up defeating Neil Magny. Neal lost his previous fight against Shavkat Rakhmonov last March but was victorious in his two prior bouts.
No longer fighting Garry
Neal will not fight Ian Garry at UFC 292 on Aug. 19, according to Mike Bohn of MMAJunkie.com.
ANALYSIS
Neal had to withdraw because of an undisclosed medical issue. It is looking unlikely that Garry will find a replacement in time to fight him at Boston, with no updates and just 10 days left until the pay-per-view.
Neal had to withdraw because of an undisclosed medical issue. It is looking unlikely that Garry will find a replacement in time to fight him at Boston, with no updates and just 10 days left until the pay-per-view.
Garry fight scheduled
Neal will fight Ian Garry in a welterweight bout scheduled for UFC 292 at Boston on Aug. 19, according to MMAJunkie.com.
ANALYSIS
Neal's next fight is against another undefeated welterweight contender, this time a fighter with three KO/TKOs and two decision wins across his five UFC fights. At UFC 285, Neal soundly submitted to Shavkat Rakhmonov, whose win promoted him to a top-six spot in the UFC rankings. The promotion is giving Garry that same opportunity now.
Neal's next fight is against another undefeated welterweight contender, this time a fighter with three KO/TKOs and two decision wins across his five UFC fights. At UFC 285, Neal soundly submitted to Shavkat Rakhmonov, whose win promoted him to a top-six spot in the UFC rankings. The promotion is giving Garry that same opportunity now.
Solid showing after bad weight miss
Neal lost to Shavkat Rakhmonov via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:17 of Round 3 at UFC 285 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It's been a rough last 36 hours for Neal. After missing weight by a whopping four pounds Friday morning, Geoff had to forfeit 30 percent of his purse to Rakhmonov just for this fight to proceed. His actual performance inside the Octagon wasn't all that bad considering he was going up against a stone-cold killer that may very well be UFC Welterweight Champion sooner rather than later. Neal dug deep to last as long as he did. He inflicted his fair share of offensive damage, but Rakhmonov -- who may not be human -- just kept on smiling and pushing forward without a care in the world. Set to turn 33 years of age this coming August, Neal isn't on the same level as the top guys at 170 pounds, but he's far more talented than his 3-2 record in his past five fights would lead you to believe. While those who miss weight are typically not eligible for a post-fight bonus, UFC President Dana White made an exception here, indicating that he would receive his $50,000 payment after this bout was awarded Fight of the Night honors.
It's been a rough last 36 hours for Neal. After missing weight by a whopping four pounds Friday morning, Geoff had to forfeit 30 percent of his purse to Rakhmonov just for this fight to proceed. His actual performance inside the Octagon wasn't all that bad considering he was going up against a stone-cold killer that may very well be UFC Welterweight Champion sooner rather than later. Neal dug deep to last as long as he did. He inflicted his fair share of offensive damage, but Rakhmonov -- who may not be human -- just kept on smiling and pushing forward without a care in the world. Set to turn 33 years of age this coming August, Neal isn't on the same level as the top guys at 170 pounds, but he's far more talented than his 3-2 record in his past five fights would lead you to believe. While those who miss weight are typically not eligible for a post-fight bonus, UFC President Dana White made an exception here, indicating that he would receive his $50,000 payment after this bout was awarded Fight of the Night honors.
Fined 30 percent of purse
Neal will be fined 30 percent of his purse for Saturday's matchup against Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 285, and the bout will proceed at a catchweight, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Neal missed the welterweight limit by a whopping four pounds, but Rakhmonov has agreed to taking on a heavy opponent. Neal knocked out Vicente Luque in August for his second straight victory, while Rakhmonov is 4-0 since joining the UFC and took down Neil Magny via submission (guillotine choke) last June.
Neal missed the welterweight limit by a whopping four pounds, but Rakhmonov has agreed to taking on a heavy opponent. Neal knocked out Vicente Luque in August for his second straight victory, while Rakhmonov is 4-0 since joining the UFC and took down Neil Magny via submission (guillotine choke) last June.