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The supplied statistics and results point to a striking-forward welterweight profile with a high-paced, high-contact pattern. Neal is credited with 5.02 significant strikes landed per minute (SLpM) and 5.5 absorbed per minute (SApM), suggesting exchanges where opponents are also able to land at volume. His listed strike defense is 57%, which fits a style that can involve trading rather than purely denying contact. Finishing tendency is a prominent feature of the record. In the career summary, 5 of his 8 wins are by KO/TKO and 1 is by submission, and the fight log shows multiple stoppage wins that occurred early (including Round 1 and Round 2 finishes) as well as a later stoppage (a Round 3 KO/TKO). While careful inference is required, the repeated early finishes and early stoppage losses in the recent run indicate that many of his fights can pivot quickly once clean shots land. Grappling metrics suggest a lower offensive wrestling/submission volume: 0.54 takedowns per 15 minutes and 0.1 submissions per 15 minutes. At the same time, his takedown defense is listed at 87%, which is consistent with an approach that often keeps the fight standing when opponents attempt to change levels. Recent form in the provided log shows a Round 1 KO/TKO win in October 2024 followed by two Round 1 KO/TKO losses, indicating volatility in the last three recorded outcomes.
Recency-weighted skill · finish-adjusted · streak-amplified
Rate-normalized career statistics (per 15 minutes, except strike rates which are per-minute)
Win rate when fighting as favorite vs underdog
As Favorite
67%
6W – 3L in 9 fights
As Underdog
40%
2W – 3L in 5 fights
Skill rating evolution — hover dots for fight details
Rating gained or lost in each fight
Welterweight · Active fighters ranked by recency-weighted skill