Geoff Neal shares rare update on wife Kayla Neal ahead of UFC 319 fight with Carlos Prates
Geoff Neal, a well-known UFC fighter nicknamed 'Hands of Steel,' opened up about his wife just before his big fight with Carlos Prates. This happened in early August 2025. The fight is set for August 16, 2025, inside the United Center in Chicago.
Neal said his wife, Kayla Neal, gives him strong support because she once trained in jiu-jitsu. Her experience helps her know exactly how hard fight training can be. Neal's talk gives fans a rare peek into his private life.
Geoff Neal reveals how wife Kayla Neal supports him before UFC 319 in Chicago
Geoff Neal and his team recorded behind-the-scenes videos for UFC 319, including episode 1 of UFC 319 Embedded, which dropped during fight week (around August 11, 2025). In that video, Neal said:
'My wife trained before! She used to do jits, and I'm really taking all that, so she has an understanding of what it takes.'
That line shows how much he trusts Kayla's own jiu-jitsu background to support him through fight prep.
Kayla also spoke up. She described how tough Neal's training week gets close to a fight:
'It's a lot of long days, a lot of heavy training days, especially this close. It's two sessions a day, and he's busy and just exhausted. So, it's just chaotic, and it's a little nerve-racking.'
Her words help fans feel the real effort behind life as a fighter.
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Geoff Neal makes bold one-round prediction for Carlos Prates clash at UFC 319
Geoff Neal didn't just talk about home life; he also made a bold prediction. He said he thinks his fight against Carlos Prates will not last long. He said:
'Whoever can keep from getting hit is going to win. I really feel like it's going to be a one-round fight. That's my goal. Granted, I'm training for three rounds, but I'm really training for a one-round fight. There is no reason this fight should go past Round 1.'
Geoff Neal has already fought big names like Shavkat Rakhmonov, Ian Garry, and Rafael dos Anjos. He beat Dos Anjos by TKO in Round 1 at UFC 308 in October 2024. This record gives him the confidence that he can finish this fight early, too.
The match with Carlos Prates was first scheduled for April 12, 2025, at UFC 314, but Neal withdrew and the fight was postponed. Now, fans will finally see them face off in Chicago on August 16, 2025.
Geoff Neal is letting fans in with a rare message about his wife, and he's as confident as ever heading into UFC 319.
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