News Geoff Neal hospitalized, Robbie Lawler tapped as replacement against Neil Magny on Aug. 29

[JayPettryMMA]

Geoff Neal nearly died, here's his instagram post saying he was on dialysis (kidneys shut down)



I hope he's ok, he's home now recovering but dang. That's crazy. And Robbie stepping in on a card that Zabit just pulled out of? Lawler vs. Magny for five rounds, I'd be ok with that.

Confirmed by ESPN

 

[Calipwnia]

Let’s go Ruthless!

 

[Espresso]

In b4 Dana cuts him

Wish him the bezzt

 

[The Good The Bad The HBK]

Yikes. Recover fast.

War Lawler I was wondering where he's been. Magny should be a fight he can win if he throws strikes instead of bobbing and weaving

Neal seems like a real stand up guy that speaks his mind with honest intentions. You can't help but root for a guy like that.

 

[Arm Barbarian]

Dayum, that's aweful.

Hopefully Hobbie can muster one last beast performance and we get a barn-burner. Magny has heart for days though.

 

[KID Yamamoto]

Damn it. Magny has become a favorite of mine hopefully he recovers soon.

 

[Benoitthegr8]

Damn, I’m a Geoff Neal fan... hope he recovers enough to lead a normal life, maybe pursue his MMA career... get well young man

 

[Mammothman]

Come on Robbie you better win this!!! also hope Neal makes a full recovery

 

[asdf122345]

praying for a speedy recovery.

 

[Gio]

Hope Neal is ok. Props to Robbie for taking the fight. Magny and him are those type of fighters who doesn't want BS and only take care of business. Would be a fun fight.

 

[JayPettryMMA]

It's official. Robbie Lawler vs. Neil Magny.

 

[Kono dio da!]

Dayumn wish him a speedy recovery. That's scary as hell.

 

[315MMAFighter]

Glad to see he is recovering! Neal has some scary ko power, awesome to watch fight

 

[evergreenrider]

Daaaaaaaamn Geoff is a beast. Hope he can pull through this and continue his march to the title

 

[Joseph_McBride]

Glad he's ok. I was reeally looking forward to hammering a Neal/Rakic parlay tho

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

praying for a speedy recovery.

 

[Espresso]

It's official. Robbie Lawler vs. Neil Magny.

Thought you were gonna say:

Its official. Geoff Neal cut from UFC.

 

[JayPettryMMA]

Thought you were gonna say:

Its official. Geoff Neal cut from UFC.

It's the first time he's pulled out of a UFC bout. He's got some insulation, he's not in a Borg-like situation. Dude's kidneys quit on him.

 

[dominion]

Damn poor Neal. Kidney failure at 30... does anyone know why he sustained kidney failure? Was it dehydration or cutting?

 

[Zebra Cheeks]

It's official. Robbie Lawler vs. Neil Magny.

I hope Neal feels better, and I’m sad he isn’t getting this fight. That’s one hell of a last second replacement though.