Geoff Neal withdraws from UFC 330, Chidi Njokuani seeks new opponent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Geoff Neal has withdrawn from his welterweight bout against Chidi Njokuani at UFC 330, scheduled for August 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The reason for Neal's withdrawal has not been disclosed. UFC matchmakers are now looking for a replacement opponent for Njokuani. The event will also feature Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry for the welterweight title and Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson for the strawweight title, among other fights.
- •Neal is 16-8 in MMA and 8-6 in UFC.
- •Njokuani has a record of 25-12 in MMA and 5-5 in UFC.
- •The event is set for August 15 in Philadelphia.
- •UFC matchmakers are seeking an opponent for Njokuani.
- •The current UFC 330 lineup features multiple title fights.
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Geoff Neal out of UFC 330; Chidi Njokuani seeks new opponent
"One of the best action fights booked for UFC 330 is now off the card.
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