Geoff Neal Posts Statement, Says Vision Was Impaired Following Head Butt
Thompson and Neal (right)(photo via UFC / YouTube)
By FCF Staff
Both Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal were cut open by an accidental, clashing of the heads in round two of their UFC Vegas 17 fight. But, Neal is also reporting that his vision was compromised after the head butt.
Following Neal’s decision loss to Thompson, the 30-year-old welterweight shared out the statement below.
I want to take the time to thank all my supporters and friends. I haven’t replied to everyone but just know I love y’all! Not the outcome I wanted but I had fun nonetheless. Some much adversity dealing leading up to this fight.. sepsis, congestive heart failure, 3 of my corners testing positive for covid, with one of them being the general @sayifsaud, but I still made that walk and fought that fight. Couldn’t see out of my right eye for 4 rounds and still managed to hang in there with a guy whose been kicking ass since I was like 9yrs old lol. I don’t know about y’all but I’m proud of me! Shoutout to my teammates and coaches who did everything to get me ready for this moment. And big shout out to @wonderboymma. True definition of a martial artist. Never stop being you my man. And tell your pops I said thanks for the water
P.S this is not an excuse @wonderboymma is good af lol
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Neal, who had won seven straight heading into the fight, now carries a record of 13-3.
