Ian Machado Garry continues to deliver the results inside the octagon after getting through his toughest test to date in Geoff Neal on Saturday at UFC 298.
Garry (14-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) added to his undefeated professional record when he defeated Neal (15-6 MMA, 7-4 UFC) by split decision in their welterweight matchup, which took place at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Check below for the top X (formerly Twitter) reactions to Garry’s victory over Neal at UFC 298.
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MMA Junkie
Up next is Geoff Neal vs. Ian Garry. Final prediction? 👇#UFC298 | Full coverage: https://t.co/yDSvDD7kg2 pic.twitter.com/TfFHCnFZNC
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) February 18, 2024
Islam Makhachev
Neal I think
— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) February 18, 2024
UFC
You KNOW @BruceBuffer was feeling that one! 🎙️🔥
🇮🇪 @IanGarryMMA & The Buff with the Octagon intro duet! #UFC298 pic.twitter.com/HJIfZBOX7M
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) February 18, 2024
Alan Jouban
Long fighters present leg kicking opportunities. Neal seems to be looking to exploit that. #UFC298
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) February 18, 2024
Cageside Press
Neal following Garry around, tries a big right hand that misses. Garry right hand, high kick blocked.
Left elbow for Garry. Neal left hand lands! Clinches with Garry looking for unders! Has the left one!
Garry defending his left side. #UFC298
— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) February 18, 2024
Mike Jackson
"Don't fuckin' dap him up!" @sayif_saud #UFC298
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) February 18, 2024
Spinnin Backfist
everyone chanting ‘CUCK’ at Ian Garry 😭 #UFC298
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) February 18, 2024
Brian Kelleher
Zuckerberg just loses it and hops over the cage mid fight
— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) February 18, 2024
Ben Askren
Close 1st round, I think I lean Neal bc of the harder strikes 10-9
— Funky (@Benaskren) February 18, 2024
Teddy Atlas
Garry does good job fighting ’tall’ and winning the Geography battle. #UFC298
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) February 18, 2024
Claressa Shields
What’s is Neal background? Like he a wrestler… striker, ! He just March forward. Great eyes too
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) February 18, 2024
Brian Martin
Neal twice had success with an overhand right followed by a straight left on Garry #UFC298
— Brian Martin (@TheBMartin) February 18, 2024
Ben Askren
Garry looks smoother but Neal is still landing the better strikes! 20-18 Neal
— Funky (@Benaskren) February 18, 2024
Petesy Carroll
I got Machado Garry up by 2. First was crazy close. Think Ian did a bit more in the second. Knee is beautiful.
— Peter Carroll (@PetesyCarroll) February 18, 2024
Alan Jouban
Stronger round for Neal. I have him up 2-0. Tho round 1 was very close. #UFC298
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) February 18, 2024
Fight Ghost
Ian Garry continuing to ask for a nice lil glove touch with Neal in the middle of the fight. Crowd hates it. His coach hates it. Good for nothing. #UFC298
— Fight Ghost (@Fight_Ghost) February 18, 2024
Julian Marquez
👀 🍿 #UFC298
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) February 18, 2024
Lerone Murphy
I hate all the mid fight touching
— LERONE MURPHY (@LeroneMurphy) February 18, 2024
Mike Pierce
It's like these guys hate takedowns. #UFC298
— Mike Pierce (@MikePierce170) February 18, 2024
Demetrious Johnson
I would of gave Garry a yellow card by now.
— Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouse) February 18, 2024
Fight Ghost
Close fight but oddsmakers don’t believe so. Ian Garry ends the bout a -800 live wagering fave #UFC298
— Fight Ghost (@Fight_Ghost) February 18, 2024
Alan Jouban
29-28 Neal in a close fight. #UFC298
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) February 18, 2024
Ben Askren
Every round was super close, cards are gonna be all over the place. I think Neal won 29-28. Feels weird that Rogan is so sure of a Garry win
— Funky (@Benaskren) February 18, 2024
Terrance McKinney
He’s a run he’s a track-star lmfao nah but respect a full check is better than Half
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) February 18, 2024
Eric Nicksick
Felt Iike Neal lost this fight more than Garry won it. Frustrating to watch. #UFC298
— Eric Nicksick (@Eric_XCMMA) February 18, 2024
MMA Junkie
#UFC298 results: Ian Garry (@IanGarryMMA) def. Geoff Neal via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
Full coverage: https://t.co/yDSvDD7kg2 pic.twitter.com/IakRsNy8bd
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) February 18, 2024
UFC
Still undefeated! ✅
🇮🇪 @IanGarryMMA moving on up to 1️⃣4️⃣-0️⃣ with the split decision nod! #UFC298 pic.twitter.com/YgMEQNYEJr
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) February 18, 2024
UFC
HE REMAINS UNDEFEATED 😱
After going the distance @IanGarryMMA wins by split decision! #UFC298 pic.twitter.com/oBt1GArZ6i
— UFC (@ufc) February 18, 2024
Michael Carroll
Ian Machado Garry now has the longest active UFC win streak in the welterweight division with his 7th consecutive win. #UFC298
— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) February 18, 2024
Kenny Florian
Close fight but felt right guy won in Garry. Landed a bit cleaner on the feet and with more weapons. Parlay is still live for those following on @AnikFlorianPod . Volk win would seal it. Feel free to hedge with Topuria. GL everyone. Excited for tomorrow’s pod with @Jon_Anik 😍
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) February 18, 2024
MMA Junkie
Who should Ian Machado Garry fight next after moving to 14-0 at #UFC298? pic.twitter.com/nYaUndCa8p
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) February 18, 2024
