Ian Machado Garry secured a win over Geoff Neal at UFC 298 with a display of technical striking rather than a knockout finish, as some fans might have anticipated. Despite Neal's isolated moments of success, Garry's measured and disciplined approach, primarily relying on technical striking, earned him the victory by split decision.
Although judge Derek Cleary scored the fight 29-28 in favor of Neal, Garry's performance wasn't overshadowed as he effectively circled away from Neal, disrupting his rhythm. The split decision reflected Garry's dominance throughout most of the bout.
After the decision was announced, Garry embraced the role of the antagonist, encouraging the boos from the crowd and using his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan to call out former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington, expressing his desire to retire him from the UFC.
The buildup to the fight was marked by controversy, with Garry wearing a t-shirt featuring Neal's mug shot and posting a video suggesting Neal was faking an injury that led to the initial cancellation of their bout. Despite this tension, both fighters remained respectful during fight week and even exchanged high-fives during the bout.
With this win, Garry maintains a perfect promotional and career record, solidifying it as his biggest victory to date, alongside previous wins against Neil Magny and Daniel Rodriguez. However, Garry's brash persona and confidence have attracted criticism and negativity, including rumors about his personal life and the use of his wife's mother's last name.
On the other hand, Neal finds himself in a two-fight losing streak and has lost four of his last six bouts, all against ranked opponents, indicating a challenging period in his career despite his previous successes in the UFC.
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