Geoff Neal "Handz of Steel"

Geoff Neal, known as "Handz of Steel", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Welterweight division. Geoff Neal holds a professional record of 16-8-0, including 8-6-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 5 came by knockout or TKO, 1 by submission and 2 by decision. Geoff Neal stands 5'11", has a 75-inch reach, fights out of a southpaw stance, and is 36 years old. Geoff Neal is listed as Active.

Geoff Neal profile

DivisionWelterweight
Professional record16-8-0
UFC record8-6-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusActive
CountryUnited States
Age36
Date of birth1990-08-28
Height5'11"
Reach75"
Leg reach41"
StanceSouthpaw
Last weigh-in170.5 lbs
Total octagon time2h 17m

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute5
Significant strikes absorbed per minute5.56
Striking accuracy50.7%
Striking defense57%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.87
Strikes to the head85.2%
Strikes to the body8.4%
Strikes to the legs6.4%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes0.55
Takedown defense89.7%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.11
Average control time per fight (seconds)85.36

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO5
UFC wins by submission1
UFC wins by decision2

Geoff Neal recorded fight history

Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.

DatePromotionEventOpponentResultMethod
2026-02-21UFCUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. HernandezUros MediclossPunch to Head At Distance
2025-08-16UFCUFC 319: Du Plessis vs. ChimaevCarlos PrateslossSpinning Back Elbow to Head At Distance
2024-10-26UFCUFC 308: Topuria vs. HollowayRafael Dos AnjoswinDos Anjos leg injury
2024-02-17UFCUFC 298: Volkanovski vs. TopuriaIan Machado GarrylossDecision · Split
2023-03-04UFCUFC 285: Jones vs. GaneShavkat RakhmonovlossRear Naked Choke
2022-08-06UFCUFC Fight Night: Santos vs. HillVicente LuquewinPunches to Head At Distance
2021-12-11UFCUFC 269: Oliveira vs. PoirierSantiago PonzinibbiowinDecision · Split
2021-05-08UFCUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. WatersonNeil MagnylossDecision · Unanimous
2020-12-19UFCUFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. NealStephen ThompsonlossDecision · Unanimous
2019-12-14UFCUFC 245: Usman vs. CovingtonMike PerrywinPunches to Head At Distance
2019-07-27UFCUFC 240: Holloway vs. EdgarNiko PricewinPunches to Head From Guard
2019-01-19UFCUFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. DillashawBelal MuhammadwinDecision · Unanimous
2018-09-08UFCUFC 228: Woodley vs. TillFrank CamachowinKick to Head At Distance
2018-02-18UFCUFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. MedeirosBrian CamozziwinRear Naked Choke
2017-07-25DWCSDW's Contender Series 2017Chase WaldonwinPunches · 1:56 · R1
2017-07-14LFALFA 16: Bedford vs. FlickBilal WilliamswinPunches · 4:43 · R1
2017-01-28XKOXKO 34Kevin HollandlossKO/TKO · 3:50 · R3
2015-10-23RTPRumble Time PromotionsTy FloreswinPunches · 3:58 · R1
2014-11-14LFCLegacy FC 37Charlie OntiveroswinDoctor Stoppage · 5:00 · R2
2014-06-20LFCLegacy FC 32Christopher AnthonywinDecision · Unanimous
2013-04-1924/7Enemy of the StateMartin SanolossRear Naked Choke · 1:25 · R3
2012-08-25XCPBlood & Glory 1David McAfeewinRear Naked Choke · 2:15 · R1
XKOXKO 17Zack BoardwinFlying Knee & Punches · 1:46 · R2
XKOXKO 19Armando ServinwinDecision · Unanimous

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