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Geoff Neal vs. Neil Magny targeted for Aug. 29 UFC event

Standout welterweights Geoff Neal and Neil Magny have agreed to fight at a UFC event scheduled for Aug. 29.

Multiple people with knowledge of the targeted fight confirmed it MMA Fighting following a report from ESPN.com. Contracts for the welterweight matchup have not been finalized, but the fighters are expected to put pen to paper shortly. The Aug. 29 event takes place at UFC APEX in Las Vegas.

The fight could have future title implications, particularly for Neal, who’s won all five of his octagon bouts with four finishes. He is currently ranked No.