Bloody Elbow · Dec 3, 2021
UFC’s Geoff Neal charged with DWI and weapons offences
Geoff Neal during his walkout to face Neil Magny at the UFC APEX.According to MMA Junkie UFC welterweight Geoff Neal was arrested in Texas in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving and booked on driving and weapon charges.
Neal was reportedly pulled over by Collin County Sheriff’s deputies on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Neal was also charged with the unlawful carrying of a weapon. Both charges are misdemeanors.
Neal was booked into Collin County Jail in McKinney, TX and was later released on a $1,000 bond.
Neal is currently scheduled to face Santiago Ponzinibbio next week at UFC 269. It’s not yet known if this arrest will lead to Neal being removed from the card.