Geoff Neal vs. Rafael Dos Anjos – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this matchup on the fight card, Geoff “Handz of Steel” Neal will take on Rafael “The Pit” Dolidze in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 308 card.

Neal brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 75″ reach. In contrast, Dolidze, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 50% striking accuracy, Neal has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.97 per minute. On the other hand, Dolidze boasts a 47% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.48 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Geoff Neal vs. Rafael Dos Anjos matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 34-year-old, Geoff Neal is coming in with a 15-6-0 record. Neal will be fighting for the first time since a loss via split decision against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria in February.

Dolidze, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Geoff Neal on February 17, 2024, at UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2 and holds a 32-16-0 record.

Geoff Neal has a southpaw fighting stance with an 75″ reach. The 40-year-old Rafael Dos Anjos is an southpaw fighter with a 70″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Geoff Neal stats

→ Neal’s striking accuracy is 50%.
→ Neal lands 4.97 significant strikes per minute.
→ Neal’s takedown accuracy is 44%.
→ Neal’s takedown average is 0.46 per 15 minutes.
→ Neal’s takedown defense is 87%.

Neal comes in with 50% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.97 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Dolidze fires at 47% accuracy, landing about 3.48 significant strikes per minute. Geoff Neal also has a 44% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.46 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Dolidze’s 1.95 takedowns and 55% takedown accuracy.

Rafael Dos Anjos stats

→ Dolidze’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Dolidze lands 3.48 significant strikes per minute.
→ Dolidze’s takedown accuracy is 35%.
→ Dolidze’s takedown average is 1.95 per 15 minutes.
→ Dolidze’s takedown defense is 55%.

Rafael spent, on average, 14:55 minutes in the Octagon, and Geoff has an average fight time of 10:58 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Geoff or Rafael? Sound off in the comments.

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