Geoff Neal and Chris Curtis Reportedly Set for UFC Dallas Clash

Geoff Neal and Chris Curtis Reportedly Set for UFC Dallas Clash

Geoff Neal is expected to face Chris Curtis in a welterweight bout at UFC Dallas on January 16, 2027, according to a report by Marcel Dorff. The event is scheduled for the American Airlines Center, although the fight’s position on the card has not been confirmed.

Neal enters the proposed matchup after knockout losses to Carlos Prates and Uroš Medić. His most recent victory came against Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 308 in October 2024. The 16-8 fighter will be looking to recover from his recent setbacks.

Curtis, 39, is also coming off a unanimous-decision loss to Myktybek Orolbai in March. Listed at 32-13, he moved from middleweight to welterweight in 2025 and most recently defeated Max Griffin by split decision before the Orolbai loss. Other reported UFC Dallas matchups include Chidi Njokuani versus Ignacio Bahamondes and Roberto Soldić versus Daniel Rodriguez.