Ian Garry vs Geoff Neal Odds, Props & Prediction for UFC 298

• UFC 298 odds are live with Ian Garry a -220 favorite to Geoff Neal +168.
• There is an air of unpredicitiblity around this fight as both fighters have been dealing with issues outside of the cage.
• We will cover the best bets for UFC 298 with betting props for Neal vs Garry.

Ian Garry is set to make his comeback at UFC 298 in Anaheim California, following a last-minute bout of pneumonia that sidelined him from UFC 296 in December.

His adversary for this eagerly anticipated match is Geoff Neal, who is looking to rebound after a challenging year away from the octagon. UFC 298 will be headlined by Volkanovski vs Topuria for the featherweight strap.

With both welterweights eager to prove themselves in this high-stakes encounter, let’s delve into the current odds and predictions for the Garry vs. Neal showdown.

Garry vs Neal Odds

Ian Garry holds the upper hand in the upcoming bout at UFC 298 against Geoff Neal, according to current odds as a -220 favorite. Whereas Geoff Neal being the betting underdog stood at +168. Get the latest UFC odds and promos via these UFC betting apps.

Will Garry get the finish again over Neal? Or will “The Future” be stopped in his tracks by the veteran? We’ll dive right into the best prop bets to make for Neal vs Garry once they’re live.

Ian Garry vs Geoff Neal Prediction

There is alot on the line here in this UFC 298 fight. Geoff Neal holds a striking rate of 5.22 per minute, Neal’s got a 50% accuracy, making him a force to be reckoned with. His defense is tight at 58%, proving he’s not an easy target.

Boasting a higher striking rate at 6.67 per minute and a 56% accuracy, Garry brings precision to the table. However, his defense sits at 53%, hinting at some potential openings for Neal to exploit.

Neal’s takedown game is solid, averaging 0.51 per 15 minutes with a 44% accuracy. His takedown defense at 87% showcases his ability to keep the fight standing.

Garry, on the other hand, holds a slight edge with 0.67 takedowns per 15 minutes and an impressive 75% accuracy. However, Neal’s takedown defense at 69% might just throw a spanner in the works.

Coming off a loss to Rakhmonov, Neal had two back to back wins prior to Luque and Santiago Ponzinibbio.

In this nail-biter, Ian Garry holds a slight upper hand with his unbeaten streak and sharp striking. But don’t count out Geoff Neal, whose experience and well-rounded skills could turn the tide.

Neal needs to keep it standing, focus on his boxing, and be the defensive wall to avoid Garry’s range. Find those openings and strike hard. Garry should make his accuracy count and be ready for any ground game surprises.

I see Garry being able to take advantage of Neal’s stiff boxing stance, by going to the legs just like he did against Magny then going back up stairs. A chance for Garry to score a late TKO victory could be very be on the cards.

Betting Pick: Gary

Garry’s Mug Shot T-Shirts of Neal Go Viral

The seasoned welterweight also addressed the controversy surrounding Garry’s choice to market t-shirts featuring Neal’s mugshot.

Neal described the move as “low class,” stating, “It was just low class. I’m not too bent out of shape about it… I’m just gonna punch him in the face when I see him.” He emphasized that while he wasn’t overly upset, he found the act to be in “poor taste.”

Neal’s last year has been challenging, marked by health issues and a DUI arrest, which he candidly discussed. He shared the difficulties of dealing with a breathalyzer in his car, a consequence of his DUI. “I drank and I drove, and this [is] the shit I got to do,” he remarked, reflecting on his mistake.