Geoff “The Real Deal” Neal vs Top 10?

[Rebel_LioN]

This guy is going places. After melting Mike Perry in the first round, I think his stock his risen tremendously. Even killers like Luque and Ponzi Scheme couldn’t put the guy away. Or maybe Luque softened him up like a stick of room temperature butter and Neal was that hot butter knife. Nonetheless, Neal deserves to get some push from UFC for his violent style.

Who should he face next and how does he fare with the top dogs?

 

[Rebel_LioN]

 

[Sidnavy2019]

Gilbert Burns would be a good step up for him. Should be number 13 after his win against Perry.
If they build this guy right he could be 3-4 fights away for fighting for the belt.

 

[drbolony]

Dudes got some instincts on em, can't be taught. Definitely one of new favorites. His KO of Camacho was filthy too.

 

[Bobthebuilder85]

For pure violence I’d match him against lawler

 

[Ares Black]

I think you mean "Handz of Steel".

 

[Rebel_LioN]

Dudes got some instincts on em, can't be taught. Definitely one of new favorites. His KO of Camacho was filthy too.

Dude only throws like, 4 different strikes.

Straight left
Right hook
Left body kick
Left high kick

Rinse repeat. Man is he good at the basics.

 

[Ares Black]

He should retire Nate Diaz.

 

[TUFNewb]

There is only one Real Deal and his name is James Neal.

 

[Filthy Phil]

Ponzinibbio, if he's ready soon, would be a good challenge. Otherwise, Burns is a good option

 

[DarkneT]

Yeah he’s an absolute unit

I can’t even fathom the amount of people giving Perry a shot with him

Mental

 

[drbolony]

Dude only throws like, 4 different strikes.

Straight left
Right hook
Left body kick
Left high kick

Rinse repeat. Man is he good at the basics.

Don't remember saying anything about variety.

Fight iq, timing, reflexes, athleticism. Just a scary dude.

 

[Ownaging]

Dudes got some instincts on em, can't be taught. Definitely one of new favorites. His KO of Camacho was filthy too.

Dang BJ Penn's chin is gone, no wonders he keeps getting knocked out by bums on the street.

 

[Zebra Cheeks]

Give him Stephen Thompson

 

[LetThemBleed]

Yeah he’s an absolute unit

I can’t even fathom the amount of people giving Perry a shot with him

Mental

Upside was it was hilarious laughing at them. Platinum nation might finally admit Perry's mid tier at best. Will give the guy some credit though always brings it win or lose.

 

[Osiris3657]

His nickname is not The Real Deal, it's "Handz of Steel" you goof TS.

 

[GBJohn]

Dude only throws like, 4 different strikes.

Straight left
Right hook
Left body kick
Left high kick

Rinse repeat. Man is he good at the basics.

I think a lot of fighters would be better off to get really good at the basics, rather than spend time and energy learning and throwing flashy, low percentage strikes.