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The UFC’s next pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi is shaping up to be an unmissable spectacle with the addition of a compelling welterweight clash. Former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos will remain at 170 pounds to face Geoff Neal at UFC 308, scheduled for October 26 on Yas Island.
The matchup between dos Anjos (33-16) and Neal (15-6) was officially announced during Saturday’s UFC Abu Dhabi broadcast. Dos Anjos, now 39, has fluctuated between welterweight and lightweight divisions in recent years with mixed results. He currently holds a 3-3 record in his past six fights and is looking to bounce back from consecutive decision losses to Mateusz Gamrot and Vicente Luque.
This bout promises to be a striking-heavy encounter, given Neal’s reputation as one of the division’s hardest hitters. The 33-year-old Neal is also eager for a win, following a split decision loss to Ian Machado Garry at UFC 298 in February and a third-round submission defeat to Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 285 in March 2023.
Fans can look forward to an electrifying showdown as both fighters are determined to regain their winning momentum. Dos Anjos, a seasoned veteran with a well-rounded skill set, will need to leverage his experience and adaptability against Neal’s powerful striking. Meanwhile, Neal will aim to capitalize on his knockout power to secure a decisive victory.
UFC 308 is set to be a blockbuster event with a lineup featuring several high-profile matchups. The current fight card includes:
Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway – for featherweight title
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic
Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov
Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Nursulton Ruziboev
Dan Ige vs. Lerone Murphy
Rafael dos Anjos vs. Geoff Neal
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima
With such an impressive roster of fights, UFC 308 promises to deliver an unforgettable night of mixed martial arts action in Abu Dhabi.
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