Geoff Neal Withdraws From UFC 330, Njokuani Left Without Opponent

Overview

• Geoff Neal pulled out of his scheduled August 15 bout with Chidi Njokuani, a development first reported Wednesday that leaves Njokuani without a confirmed opponent.
• The UFC is actively seeking a short‑notice replacement to keep Njokuani on the UFC 330 card in Philadelphia and preserve the event’s 11 scheduled fights.
• The main event and co‑main remain intact with Islam Makhachev defending the welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry and Mackenzie Dern facing Gillian Robertson.
• Neal’s withdrawal compounds recent setbacks for him, as he has won one of his last five fights and could be sidelined for months if the reason is injury; the change also disrupts Njokuani’s chance to regain momentum.
• The loss of a recognizable midcard name raises commercial and lineup concerns for the promotion as it finalizes a high‑profile card under its new CBS/Paramount+ broadcast era.