Geoff Neal

"Handz of Steel"

16-8-0★ 3bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 10-1

Last fight: Loss vs Uros Medic · TKO · Feb 21, 2026

16-8-0 · 12 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Uros MedicTKO · R1 1:19

UFCUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez·February 21, 2026

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Geoff Neal holds a professional MMA record of 16-8-0. Neal has won 16 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Neal lands 5.00 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 0.55 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: February 21, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Aug 28, 1990
Age: 36
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Austin, Texas

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Career history

LOSS
vs Uros Medic
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez· Feb 21, 2026· Welterweight· 16-8 vs 13-3
TKO
R1 · 1:19
LOSS
vs Carlos Prates
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev· Aug 16, 2025· Welterweight· 16-7 vs 22-7
TKO
R1 · 4:59
WIN
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway· Oct 26, 2024· Welterweight· 16-6 vs 32-17
TKO
R1 · 1:30
LOSS
vs Ian Machado Garry
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria· Feb 17, 2024· Welterweight· 15-6 vs 14-0
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Shavkat Rakhmonov
UFC 285: Jones vs Gane· Mar 4, 2023· Welterweight· 15-5 vs 17-0
SUB
R3 · 4:17
FOTN
WIN
vs Vicente Luque
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Hill· Aug 6, 2022· Welterweight· 15-4 vs 21-9-1
TKO
R3 · 2:01
POTN
WIN
vs Santiago Ponzinibbio
UFC 269: Oliveira vs Poirier· Dec 11, 2021· Welterweight· 14-4 vs 28-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Neil Magny
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Waterson - Event· May 8, 2021· Welterweight· 13-4 vs 25-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Stephen Thompson
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Neal· Dec 19, 2020· Welterweight· 13-3 vs 16-4-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mike Perry
UFC 245: Usman vs Covington· Dec 14, 2019· Welterweight· 13-2 vs 13-6
TKO
R1 · 1:30
WIN
vs Niko Price
UFC 240: Holloway vs Edgar· Jul 27, 2019· Welterweight· 12-2 vs 13-3
TKO
R2 · 2:39
POTN
WIN
vs Belal Muhammad
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs Dillashaw· Jan 19, 2019· Welterweight· 11-2 vs 14-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Frank Camacho
UFC 228: Woodley vs Till· Sep 8, 2018· Welterweight· 10-2 vs 21-7
TKO
R2 · 1:23
WIN
vs Brian Camozzi
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Medeiros· Feb 18, 2018· Welterweight· 9-2 vs 7-5
SUB
R1 · 2:48
WIN
vs Chase Waldon
UFC · Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series 3· Jul 25, 2017· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 11-3
TKO
R1 · 1:56
WIN
vs Bilal Williams
LFA 16: Bedford vs. Flick· Jul 14, 2017· Welterweight· 7-2 vs 8-4
TKO
R1 · 4:43
LOSS
vs Kevin Holland
XKO 34· Jan 28, 2017· Middleweight· 6-2 vs 8-2
TKO
R3 · 3:50
WIN
vs Ty Flores
Rumble Time Promotions· Oct 23, 2015· Welterweight· 6-1 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 3:58
WIN
vs Charlie Ontiveros
Legacy FC 37· Nov 14, 2014· Welterweight· 5-1 vs 5-3
TKO
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Christopher Anthony
Legacy FC 32· Jun 20, 2014· Welterweight· 4-1 vs 5-3
UD
WIN
vs Armando Servin
XKO 19· Aug 17, 2013· Welterweight· 3-1 vs 3-2
UD
LOSS
vs Martin Sano
Enemy of the State· Apr 19, 2013· Welterweight· 2-1 vs 2-0
SUB
R3 · 1:25
WIN
vs Zack Board
XKO 17· Jan 12, 2013· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 2-2
TKO
R2 · 1:46
WIN
vs David McAfee
Blood & Glory 1· Aug 25, 2012· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 1-4
SUB
R1 · 2:15

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBoxingBJJ

2017Contract winner · DWCS · Welterweight
2010Started in MMA
Champion · Texas Regional Amateur
Purple belt · BJJ
Texas Lutheran University · Football · pre-2010

Camp

Fortis MMA · Dallas, Texas, United States

Coaches

Sayif Saud · Head coach

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 2% in division

Sniper

97 · top 6% in division

Fast Hands

98 · top 3% in division

Punch power98

Kick power78

Punch speed98

Kick speed70

Accuracy97

Takedowns51

Ground striking66

Submissions76

Chin95

Body strength91

Cardio64

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 16-8-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed5.02per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.50per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.54per 15 min

45% success

Takedowns stuffed88%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 8-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed5.00per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.56per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.55per 15 min

45% success

Takedowns stuffed90%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Geoff Neal sits in the top 25.

All MMA

#16 Most knockdowns, Welterweight8

UFC

Bonus résumé

Geoff Neal has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ Performance of the Night ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Geoff Neal earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Geoff Neal's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #6 Welterweight
First ranked: Jan 21, 2019
Times ranked: 259

Welterweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1783▼17
Peak: 1841Dec 15, 2019
Rated fights: 24

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Frequently asked questions

When does Geoff Neal fight next?

Geoff Neal has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Geoff Neal's record?

Geoff Neal's professional MMA record is 16-8-0.

Who is Geoff Neal fighting next?

Geoff Neal's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Geoff Neal fight last?

Geoff Neal most recently fought Uros Medic at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez on Saturday, February 21, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Geoff Neal fight in?

Geoff Neal fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Geoff Neal have?

Geoff Neal has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Geoff Neal won?

Geoff Neal has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Geoff Neal?

Geoff Neal is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Geoff Neal weigh?

Geoff Neal weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Geoff Neal's reach?

Geoff Neal has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Geoff Neal?

Geoff Neal is 36 years old (born Aug 28, 1990).

Where is Geoff Neal from?

Geoff Neal is from the United States.

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