UFC 308: Geoff Neal vs. Rafael dos Anjos: Live round-by-round updates

Seasoned UFC fighters Geoff Neal and Rafael dos Anjos will lock horns in a welterweight tilt at the upcoming UFC 308 pay-per-view showcase.

Neal, renowned for his explosive power, has secured nine of his 15 victories via knockout. Despite recent losses to Ian Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov, Neal remains a dangerous striker with dynamite in his hands. He boasts a 15-6 professional record and holds victories over notable names like Vicente Luque and Mike Perry.

Dos Anjos, on the other hand, has fought the who's who of the UFC roster across two divisions. He brings a wealth of experience and versatility, with a professional career spanning nearly two decades. The former UFC lightweight champion holds a 32-16 record and has 11 submission victories to his credit.

Neal’s knockout power could be a deciding factor, especially in the early rounds, while dos Anjos’s grappling and ability to control the pace might prove to be the game-changer in the later rounds.

The UFC 308 prelims go live on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT, with the main card set to follow exclusively on ESPN+ PPV at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for live coverage and play-by-play updates of UFC 308:

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Round 1

Neal opens up with a leg kick and tries to sneak in a few straight punches. Neal drops his opponent with a solid punch. He invites the fight back on the feet but shoots for a takedown immediately. Neal lands another solid punch but Dos Anjos yields to the strike without any resistance. He seems to have injured his knee and that's a wrap. This is dos Anjos' third loss in five octagon outings.

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Official Result

Geoff Neal defeats Rafael dos Anjos via TKO (knee injury) at 1:30 mark of Round 1