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UFC 298 Results: Ian Machado Garry defeats Geoff Neal
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 298 results, including the main card welterweight fight between Ian Machado Garry and Geoff Neal. Garry (13-0 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a perfect professional record, his most recent victory coming over Neil Magny by unanimous decision at UFC 292. The Irish standout has gone 6-0 inside of the Octagon thus far, a streak which includes 3 TKO victories.
Ian Machado Garry remains unapologetic over Geoff Neal mugshot shirt: "That T-Shirt Was A F*cking Laugh"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 15, 2024
Ian Machado Garry has no regrets over wearing a T-shirt with a mugshot of his UFC 298 opponent Geoff Neal. Garry was expected to share the Octagon with Neal at UFC 292 back in August 2023. Neal was removed from the bout and replaced by Neil Magny. Garry defeated Magny via one-sided unanimous decision. Prior to Neal being removed from the UFC 292 card, Garry took photos of himself wearing a T-shirt with an image of Neal’s mugshot front and center.
Geoff Neal wants a "slobber knocker" of a fight against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 298
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2024
Geoff Neal is looking to cause chaos at UFC 298 and make his fight against Ian Machado Garry a wild one. Neal is set to face Garry in a rescheduled bout after the two were supposed to fight back in August. Neal was forced to pull out of their initial booking with an injury, and according to ‘Handz of Steel’ the Irishman wasn’t originally keen on rebooking the fight.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 153 with Robert Whittaker and Geoff Neal
Cole Shelton - February 13, 2024
The 153rd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC 298 this Saturday. We’re first joined by former UFC middleweight champion and third-ranked middleweight Robert Whittaker (0:58). Next, eighth-ranked UFC welterweight Geoff Neal (14:22) comes on.
Geoff Neal eyes second round finish over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 298: “It’ll be satisfying for sure”
Susan Cox - February 2, 2024
Geoff Neal is eyeing a second-round finish over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 298. UFC 298 takes place on Saturday, February 17th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Geoff Neal says Colby Covington should be removed from the UFC rankings if he turns down Shavkat Rakhmonov: “He's like bottlenecking the top of the division”
Harry Kettle - February 2, 2024
Geoff Neal has given his thoughts on Colby Covington’s future if he chooses not to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov. In the final PPV event of 2023, Colby Covington came up short. He failed in his attempt to capture the UFC welterweight championship from Leon Edwards, dropping a convincing decision loss.
UFC 296 fighter Ian Machado Garry defends his trash talk: "I’m absolutely going to sit there and hound you about that"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 8, 2023
Ian Machado Garry doesn’t believe his trash talk ever crossed a line. Garry has received criticism from some fans for the way he handled his pre-fight builds for Neil Magny and Geoff Neal. Magny has never been known to engage in pre-fight banter with his opponents, but a fire was certainly lit under him before the Garry bout. Ultimately, “The Future” defeated Magny via unanimous decision and even flipped the bird at him.
Ian Machado Garry believes he beat Geoff Neal with the mugshot t-shirt, says he won't fight him ever
Cole Shelton - August 29, 2023
Ian Machado Garry says Geoff Neal missed his chance to fight him. Garry and Neal were booked to fight at UFC 292 in Boston but just over a week before the fight, ‘Handz of Steel’ was forced out of the bout due to an injury. The Irishman believes Neal was never actually hurt and was simply traumatized by his head games, especially after selling the mugshot t-shirt.
Geoff Neal's head coach blasts "little kid" Ian Machado Garry for mugshot t-shirt: "The dumbest thing that that kid could have done"
Cole Shelton - July 17, 2023
Geoff Neal’s head coach Sayif Saud has taken aim at Ian Machado Garry over the t-shirt he was seen wearing at UFC 290. Garry and Neal are set to fight on August 19 at UFC 292 and at UFC 290, Garry was seen wearing a t-shirt with Neal’s mugshot on it. The t-shirt immediately got fans talking and to no surprise, Saud and Neal both saw it and the Fortis MMA head coach doesn’t think it was very smart of Garry to wear it.
Geoff Neal sounds off after upcoming opponent Ian Garry wore a t-shirt with his mugshot to UFC 290: “He’s dead”
Harry Kettle - July 11, 2023
Geoff Neal and his father have gone off on Ian Garry for wearing a t-shirt with his mugshot on as the countdown to their fight continues. At UFC 292 next month in Boston, Geoff Neal and Ian Garry are set to go head to head. For Garry, he’ll be aiming to maintain his unbeaten record. For Neal, he’ll try and get back on the winning trail after his fascinating contest with Shavkat Rakhmonov earlier this year. Both still view themselves as welterweight contenders, but there’s certainly more hype on the Garry train right now.
Ian Machado Garry booked to return at UFC 292 opposite Geoff Neal
Cole Shelton - June 14, 2023
Ian Machado Garry will get the toughest test of his career at UFC 292 as he looks to break into the top 10 of the welterweight division. RTE Sport first broke the news that Garry is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 292 on August 19 in Boston, Massachusetts against Geoff Neal. The news was later confirmed by Garry on social media, who posted about the matchup. The main event of the pay-per-view card sees Aljamain Sterling defending his bantamweight title against Sean O’Malley.
Pros react after Shavkat Rakhmonov stops Geoff Neal at UFC 285
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 285 main card lineup featured a key welterweight contest between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Geoff Neal. Neal (15-5 MMA) had entered the bout sporting a two-fight winning streak, his most recent being an impressive knockout victory over Vicente Luque. ‘Handz of Steel’ had gone 7-2 overall in his UFC career ahead of tonight’s affair.
"Pissed off" Geoff Neal expecting an early finish or "a three-round war" against Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 285: "I just feel disrespected"
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2023
Geoff Neal doesn’t think he is getting the respect he deserves heading into his UFC 285 fight against Shavkat Rakhmonov. Neal is set to take on Rakhmonov in a big fight for the welterweight division. The two were originally booked to fight back in January, but an injury to Neal forced the fight to be moved to UFC 285. After news of Neal’s withdrawal was made public, he got flooded with comments suggesting that he was scared of Rakhmonov, which he wasn’t happy about.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 112 with Bruce Buffer, Geoff Neal, Jalin Turner, and Mana Martinez
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2023
The 112th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC 285. We’re first joined by the voice of the Octagon Bruce Buffer (2:02). Next, seventh-ranked UFC welterweight Geoff Neal (19:00) comes on. 10th-ranked UFC lightweight Jalin Turner (31:45) stops by. Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight Mana Martinez (45:20).
Geoff Neal and Shavkat Rakhmonov react to their UFC Vegas 67 fight being off: "Nobody's scared"
Cole Shelton - December 29, 2022
Geoff Neal and Shavkat Rakhmonov will no longer be fighting at UFC Vegas 67 on January 14. Neal and Rakhmonov were set to be the co-main event of the card in a very intriguing welterweight scrap as ‘Nomad’ was looking to remain undefeated. However, just two weeks before the fight, it was reported that Neal suffered an injury and was forced out of the contest.
Sayif Saud knew Geoff Neal had to finish Vicente Luque to "make a big statement," hopes Gilbert Burns fight happens
Cole Shelton - September 1, 2022
Fortis MMA head coach Sayif Saud knew Geoff Neal had to not only beat Vicente Luque but had to finish him. Neal and Luque met in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 59 on August 6 in a big fight for both men. Luque was coming off the decision loss to Belal Muhammad, while Neal recently returned to the win column but had a rough couple of years due to health issues which Saud believes are finally solved.
Geoff Neal believes he "shut people up" by knocking out Vicente Luque, expects "everybody is going to try to wrestle me now"
Cole Shelton - August 16, 2022
Geoff Neal always knew he was going to fight Vicente Luque and he’s quite happy with how it played out. Neal and Luque were the co-main event of UFC Vegas 59 two weekends ago and Neal scored a third-round KO. However, in the first round, Neal appeared to have Luque hurt but he didn’t want to rush anything as he knew the Brazilian was still dangerous.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 91 with Geoff Neal, John Dodson, Terrance McKinney, and Jay Perrin
Cole Shelton - August 16, 2022
The 91st episode of Just Scrap Radio is here ahead of UFC 278, BKFC 28, and recapping UFC Vegas 59 from two weeks ago. We’re first joined by eighth-ranked welterweight Geoff Neal (1:33). Next, former UFC flyweight and now BKFC fighter John Dodson (11:42). UFC lightweight Terrance McKinney (26:03) then comes on. Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight Jay Perrin (34:59).