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UFC Welterweight

Geoff Neal VS Uroš Medić

Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

16-8-0 Record 14-3-0
35 Age 32
180 cm Height 185 cm
190 cm Reach 180 cm
southpaw Stance southpaw
75% Finish rate 100%
63% KO rate 86%
13% Sub rate 14%

Result Summary

Uroš Medić def. Geoff Neal TKO (punch) · R1 1:19

The co-main event produced a highlight-reel finish as Uroš Medić silenced the Houston crowd with a stunning knockout of hometown favorite Geoff Neal. The fight started with high tension as both southpaws looked to find their range. Just over a minute into the opening frame, they exchanged strikes in the pocket. Medić slipped a shot and uncorked a lightning-fast left hook that landed flush on Neal's temple. Neal went stiff immediately, crashing to the canvas unconscious. The referee dove in instantly to prevent follow-up shots, awarding Medić the biggest win of his career.

Fight Overview

The Co-Main Event is a guaranteed firefight between two of the division's hardest hitters. Geoff 'Handz of Steel' Neal looks to defend his ranking against the 'Doctor' Uroš Medić. This is a battle of southpaw power vs. chaotic finishing instinct, with both men possessing the ability to end the fight in a single exchange.

Keys to Victory

Geoff Neal

  1. Land the signature left cross down the pipe to split Medić's guard
  2. Cut off the cage to force Medić into a brawl rather than a kicking match
  3. Counter Medić's spinning attacks with straight punches

Uroš Medić

  1. Utilize high volume kicking to keep Neal at bay and damage the lead leg
  2. Create chaos in the pocket with spinning backfists and unorthodox angles
  3. Avoid the clinch where Neal's physical strength provides an advantage

Last 5 fights

Geoff Neal

  1. L Carlos Prates KO · R1 4:59 · 16 AUG 2025
  2. W Rafael Dos Anjos TKO · R1 1:30 · 26 OCT 2024
  3. L Ian Machado Garry Decision · R3 5:00 · 17 FEB 2024
  4. L Shavkat Rakhmonov Submission · R3 4:17 · 4 MAR 2023
  5. W Vicente Luque KO · R3 2:01 · 6 AUG 2022

Uroš Medić

  1. W Muslim Salikhov TKO · R1 1:03 · 8 NOV 2025
  2. W Gilbert Urbina KO · R1 1:03 · 9 AUG 2025
  3. L Punahele Soriano KO · R1 0:31 · 11 JAN 2025
  4. W Tim Means TKO · R1 2:09 · 27 APR 2024
  5. L Myktybek Orolbai Submission · R2 4:12 · 18 NOV 2023

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