LAS VEGAS – Geoff Neal feels underappreciated ahead of his return to the octagon.
The UFC welterweight contender believes he’s been heavily overlooked, as he prepares to take on unbeaten and rising contender Shavkat Rakhmonov at Saturday’s UFC 285 at T-Mobile Arena. To many, Rakhmonov (16-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) has looked impressive in his short run in the UFC. Neal (15-4 MMA, 7-2 UFC) has no problem recognizing his opponent’s skills, but believes the same should be done with him.
“I don’t know how good he really is,” Neal told reporters at Wednesday’s UFC 285 media day. “From what I watch, he is a good fighter, but I’ve beaten good fighters too, so we’re just going to see on Saturday what the hype is about. I want to see who this unstoppable Shavkat is.”
