Neal was arrested on November 25, just sixteen days before his upcoming UFC match. The incident itself occurred in the early morning hours. Neal was subsequently transferred to Collin County Prison in McKinney and faces charges of drunk driving and illegal weapons. After bailing $ 2,000, he was released from prison just after 8:00 p.m.
Neal’s lawyer, Brandon Barnett, said Neal volunteered for blood tests after his arrest, awaiting results that could take six to six months. “If it turns out he wasn’t drunk while driving, which we expect to happen, he won’t even be accused of possession of weapons,” Barnett told ESPN.
According to Barnett, Neal had a weapon legally in his car, but the allegations were made in connection with another crime. In Texas, however, it is illegal to possess a firearm while allegedly committing another crime. This is despite the fact that the weapon is legally held. If Neal’s blood alcohol level is less than 0.08%, the charge of possession of a weapon will be dropped.
“The UFC is aware of the recent situation regarding Geoff Neal. The organization has been communicating with him and gathering details. Neal’s match on December 11 remains on schedule,” ESPN said.
Even in the wrestling world, the American doesn’t have it easy. After a series of seven wins in a row, it was time for two defeats. Neal has been waiting to win for two years now, and he will have the opportunity to succeed for the fourteenth time on December 11, when he will face Santiago Ponzinibbi.
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