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This welterweight scrap has serious knockout artist energy. Geoff Neal's been through the fire lately, dropping back to back first round stoppages to Uros Medic and Carlos Prates (that spinning back elbow was nasty). But before that rough stretch, he was cracking dudes, including that quick TKO over Rafael Dos Anjos when RDA's leg gave out. Chidi Njokuani's riding his own rollercoaster, getting submitted by Jake Matthews in just over a minute, then bouncing back with that brutal knee finish over Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. Both these guys have been in the UFC grind long enough to know what's up, sitting at similar records in the Octagon.
These are finishers hunting for highlight reels, so don't blink in the first round when both guys are fresh and swinging.
The styles here are what make this fun. Neal's a southpaw with legit power in those hands (hence the nickname), and when he's on, he can put anyone to sleep. Njokuani's an orthodox striker who loves to get violent in the clinch, and that knee he landed on Zaleski shows he's got serious finishing instincts. Neal's been working on his sobriety and mental game according to his recent CBS Sports interview, which could mean we're seeing a more focused version of Handz of Steel. Njokuani's been active on social media showing that fight week intensity.
Here's the thing, both guys need this one badly. Neal's trying to stop the skid before it becomes a real problem. Njokuani's looking to prove that Matthews loss was just a bad night and get back to his finishing ways. Someone's getting their hand raised, and someone's walking out wondering what's next.
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This welterweight scrap has serious knockout artist energy. Geoff Neal's been through the fire lately, dropping back to back first round stoppages to Uros Medic and Carlos Prates (that spinning back elbow was nasty). But before that rough stretch, he was cracking dudes, including that quick TKO over Rafael Dos Anjos when RDA's leg gave out. Chidi Njokuani's riding his own rollercoaster, getting submitted by Jake Matthews in just over a minute, then bouncing back with that brutal knee finish over Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. Both these guys have been in the UFC grind long enough to know what's up, sitting at similar records in the Octagon.
These are finishers hunting for highlight reels, so don't blink in the first round when both guys are fresh and swinging.
The styles here are what make this fun. Neal's a southpaw with legit power in those hands (hence the nickname), and when he's on, he can put anyone to sleep. Njokuani's an orthodox striker who loves to get violent in the clinch, and that knee he landed on Zaleski shows he's got serious finishing instincts. Neal's been working on his sobriety and mental game according to his recent CBS Sports interview, which could mean we're seeing a more focused version of Handz of Steel. Njokuani's been active on social media showing that fight week intensity.
Here's the thing, both guys need this one badly. Neal's trying to stop the skid before it becomes a real problem. Njokuani's looking to prove that Matthews loss was just a bad night and get back to his finishing ways. Someone's getting their hand raised, and someone's walking out wondering what's next.
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