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HANDZ OF STEEL

Geoff Neal

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United States, Harker Heights, Texas
Fortis MMA
Age: 36
16
Wins
8
Losses
0
DRAWS
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Last fightLoss

Geoff NealGeoff Neal
vs
Uros MedicUros Medic

KO/TKO (R1 · 1:19)UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez

  • Pro record 16-8-0
  • UFC record 8-6-0
  • Outside the UFC 8-2-0
  • 2 UFC losses in a row
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Fighter Details

Height:
5'11" (180 cm)
Weight:
170 lbs (77 kg)
Reach:
75" (191 cm)
Stance:
Southpaw
DOB:
28th Aug. 1990
Age:
36
Division:
N/A
AI Rank:
Unranked

Career Statistics

16-8-0
5.02
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
50%
Significant Striking Accuracy
5.50
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
0.5
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
45%
Takedown Accuracy
0.1
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

8-6UFC Record
KO/TKO (36%)
Sub (7%)
Decision (14%)
Losses (43%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy50%
Grappling Efficiency50%
Takedown Defense87%
Cardio & Endurance78%
Fight IQ80%

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Frequently asked questions

What is Geoff Neal's professional MMA record?

Geoff Neal has a professional MMA record of 16-8-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Geoff Neal's UFC record?

Geoff Neal's UFC record is 8-6-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 8-2-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Geoff Neal fight next?

Geoff Neal does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Geoff Neal?

Geoff Neal is 36 years old, born August 28, 1990.

How tall is Geoff Neal?

Geoff Neal stands 180 cm (5'11") tall, with a 191 cm (75") reach.

Where is Geoff Neal from?

Geoff Neal is from United States.

What is Geoff Neal's nickname?

Geoff Neal is known as "Handz of Steel".

When was Geoff Neal's last fight?

Geoff Neal last fought on February 21, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez, losing to Uros Medic by KO/TKO in round 1.

What were the scorecards for Geoff Neal vs Ian Machado Garry?

Geoff Neal lost to Ian Machado Garry by split decision at UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria on February 17, 2024. The official scorecards were Felicia Oh 30-27, Derek Cleary 28-29, Sal D'amato 30-27 (winner's score first).

What were the scorecards for Geoff Neal vs Santiago Ponzinibbio?

Geoff Neal defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio by split decision at UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier on December 11, 2021. The official scorecards were Derek Cleary 30-27, Doug Crosby 28-29, Sal D'amato 29-28 (winner's score first).

Geoff Neal scouting report

Geoff Neal (United States) is a 36-year-old welterweight who is 16-8 as a pro and 8-6 in the UFC (8-2 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Medeiros on February 18, 2018; five of his eight UFC wins came by KO/TKO, one by submission and two by decision; he has lost his last two UFC bouts; his UFC wins include Belal Muhammad (now ranked #7 at welterweight). He stops 89.7% of opponents' takedown attempts (welterweight average: 65.7%; 91st percentile of 79 active welterweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and scores 0.9 knockdowns per 15 minutes (average: 0.5; 89th percentile). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Uros Medic, then 6-3 in the UFC, on February 21, 2026 (UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez). No next fight is booked.

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 24, 2026); not AI-written.

Geoff Neal vs the welterweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 14 UFC bouts (2:17:26 of fight time).

StatNealDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute5687 in 2:17:264.374
Significant strike accuracy50.7%687 of 1,354 landed48.2%69
Significant strikes absorbed per minute5.6764 in 2:17:26484
Significant strike defense57%1,011 of 1,775 avoided54%68
Takedowns per 15 minutes0.65 in 2:17:261.332
Takedown accuracy45.5%5 of 11 landed34.4%77
Takedown defense89.7%26 of 29 stopped65.7%91
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.11 in 2:17:260.430
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.98 in 2:17:260.589
Control time14.5%19:56 of 2:17:2618.7%50
Average fight time9:4914 bouts10:5131
Height180 cm71″183 cm72.2″
Reach191 cm75″189 cm74.3″
  • Division average and percentile: 79 active welterweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 8-6

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 8-6-0
    Geoff Neal
    Geoff Neal
    vs
    Uros Medic
    Uros Medic#12
    Pro record now: 14-3-0UFC record entering: 6-3-0
    KO/TKOR1 1:19UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. HernandezFeb 21, 2026Result & stats
  2. LUFC record after this bout: 8-5-0
    Geoff Neal
    Geoff Neal
    vs
    Carlos Prates
    Carlos Prates#2
    Pro record now: 24-7-0UFC record entering: 4-1-0
    KO/TKOR1 4:59UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. ChimaevAug 16, 2025Result & stats
  3. WUFC record after this bout: 8-4-0
    Geoff Neal
    Geoff Neal
    vs
    Rafael Dos Anjos
    Rafael Dos Anjos
    Pro record now: 32-18-0UFC record entering: 21-14-0
    KO/TKOR1 1:30UFC 308: Topuria vs. HollowayOct 26, 2024Result & stats
  4. LUFC record after this bout: 7-4-0
    Geoff Neal
    Geoff Neal
    vs
    Ian Machado Garry
    Ian Machado Garry#1
    Pro record now: 17-2-0UFC record entering: 6-0-0
    DECUFC 298: Volkanovski vs. TopuriaFeb 17, 2024Result & stats
  5. LUFC record after this bout: 7-3-0
    Geoff Neal
    Geoff Neal
    vs
    Shavkat Rakhmonov
    Shavkat Rakhmonov
    Pro record now: 19-0-0UFC record entering: 4-0-0
    SUBR3 4:17UFC 285: Jones vs. GaneMar 4, 2023Result & stats
  6. WUFC record after this bout: 7-2-0
    Geoff Neal
    Geoff Neal
    vs
    Vicente Luque
    Vicente Luque
    Pro record now: 24-13-1UFC record entering: 14-4-0
    KO/TKOR3 2:01UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. HillAug 6, 2022Result & stats
  7. WUFC record after this bout: 6-2-0
    Geoff Neal
    Geoff Neal
    vs
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Pro record now: 31-10-0UFC record entering: 10-3-0
    DECUFC 269: Oliveira vs. PoirierDec 11, 2021Result & stats
  8. LUFC record after this bout: 5-2-0
    Geoff Neal
    Geoff Neal
    vs
    Neil Magny
    Neil Magny#15
    Pro record now: 32-15-0UFC record entering: 17-7-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. WatersonMay 8, 2021Result & stats
  9. LUFC record after this bout: 5-1-0
    Geoff Neal
    Geoff Neal
    vs
    Stephen Thompson
    Stephen Thompson
    Pro record now: 17-9-1UFC record entering: 10-4-1
    DECUFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. NealDec 19, 2020Result & stats
  10. WUFC record after this bout: 5-0-0
    Geoff Neal
    Geoff Neal
    vs
    Mike Perry
    Mike Perry
    Pro record now: 14-8-0UFC record entering: 6-5-0
    KO/TKOR1 1:30UFC 245: Usman vs. CovingtonDec 14, 2019Result & stats
  11. WUFC record after this bout: 4-0-0
    Geoff Neal
    Geoff Neal
    vs
    Niko Price
    Niko Price
    Pro record now: 17-11-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 5-2-0 (1 NC)
    KO/TKOR2 2:39UFC 240: Holloway vs. EdgarJul 27, 2019Result & stats
  12. WUFC record after this bout: 3-0-0
    Geoff Neal
    Geoff Neal
    vs
    Belal Muhammad
    Belal Muhammad#7
    Pro record now: 24-5-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 5-2-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. DillashawJan 19, 2019Result & stats
  13. WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0
    Geoff Neal
    Geoff Neal
    vs
    Frank Camacho
    Frank Camacho
    Pro record now: 22-10-0UFC record entering: 1-2-0
    KO/TKOR2 1:23UFC 228: Woodley vs. TillSep 8, 2018Result & stats
  14. WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0
    Geoff Neal
    Geoff Neal
    vs
    Brian Camozzi
    Brian Camozzi
    Pro record now: 7-5-0UFC record entering: 0-2-0
    SUBR1 2:48UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. MedeirosFeb 18, 2018Result & stats

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