LAS VEGAS – Geoff Neal has no doubt he’s still every bit the bright prospect he seemed prior to a disappointing loss to Stephen Thompson . While the December setback – the first of Neal’s UFC run – slowed the meteoric rise of the welterweight contender, “Handz of Steel” says the loss proved a valuable experience. “I mean, losing is a part of this sport, you know?” Neal asked reporters, including MMA Junkie, at Wednesday’s media day at the UFC Apex. “You win some, you lose some, and I learned a lot from that fight, so I take it for what it is
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Lessons learned in ‘Wonderboy’ loss, Geoff Neal sees Neil Magny as ‘test for my future’ – MMA Junkie