Geoff Neal enters 2026 ranked No. 12 at welterweight, booked to face Uroš Medić at UFC Fight Night 267 after Kevin Holland withdrew from their planned rematch. The timing matters. Neal has lived in the margins of the top 10 for years, bouncing between statement wins and hard lessons. Through all of it, one constant has stayed off the highlight reels but on the road with him, his wife, Kyla.
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Fans caught a rare glimpse of Neal’s home life during UFC 319 Embedded, when the cameras followed him into a small gym setup outside his garage. Kyla showed up with the kids, training gear in hand, no fuss, no spotlight. It raised a simple question many fans ask when the cage lights go off: Who’s actually holding things down for ‘Handz of Steel’ behind the scenes? Let’s find out!
All we know about Geoff Neal’s wife, Kyla
Kyla Neal has stayed largely private, and there’s no public information about her ethnicity. In Episode 1 of the UFC 319 Embedded series, fans get an intimate look into the Texas native’s personal world as he trains in a compact gym outside his garage. Kayla joins him there with their children, providing steady support while ‘Handz of Steel’ reflects on how she has guided him through life’s highs and lows, drawing on her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience.
“My wife trained before,” Neal shared. “She used to do jits, and I’m really taking all that, so she has an understanding of what it takes.”
Beyond her role at home, Kyla also actively runs her own business, linked directly in her Instagram profile. Her venture includes a wellness and supplement website, promoting products “powered by science.”
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Among her offerings are peptides that boost collagen production and improve skin firmness, highlighting her proactive approach to health and wellness. While Geoff Neal pursued a different path, working as a waiter when not fighting, the couple remains united in their mission to provide their children with the best possible life.
Do Geoff Neal and his wife have kids?
Geoff Neal and his wife, Kyla Neal, are actively raising a bustling family of four children, including three daughters. Their youngest, born early last year, and their son, who just turned two, often appear in glimpses of family life that Kyla shares on social media, showcasing the couple’s strong bond. The family lives in Dallas, Texas.
In the lead-up to UFC 319, the ‘Handz of Steel’ posted a striking Instagram photo of the family dressed entirely in white. Kayla captioned it, “Us always, just not all in this time,” suggesting their family may continue to grow. Geoff and Kayla Neal tied the knot in 2025 in the summer, after years of dating.
So what does that mean for Neal heading into UFC Fight Night 267? It means the stakes aren’t just about rankings. They’re about keeping momentum in a career that’s always lived a fight or two away from a bigger opportunity. And behind that push sits a partner who understands the grind because she’s lived parts of it herself.