UFC 319: Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates: Live round-by-round updates

UFC 319 features a rescheduled welterweight clash between Geoff Neal and Carlos Prates.

Neal has been a staple of the UFC’s welterweight rankings for years. He is known for his crisp boxing and ability to make even elite fighters uncomfortable.

His resume includes battles with Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry. At 35, Neal still carries fight-ending power in both hands and thrives in gritty, close-range exchanges.

Prates stormed onto the UFC scene in 2024 with four straight finishes, instantly inserting himself into the top 15. His aggressive style and knockout instincts have made him must-watch TV, though his recent decision loss to Machado Garry showed vulnerabilities in his defensive game. Both fighters prefer to trade in the pocket, making this a likely stand-up war from the opening bell.

UFC 319 happens Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago. Early Prelims air at 6 PM ET on ESPN+ and Disney+, Prelims at 7 PM ET on ESPN, and the Main Card at 10 PM ET on ESPN+ PPV. In India, watch on Sony LIV.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for the live coverage and play-by-play updates:

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Round 1

Neal opens with an inside leg kick. Prates is trying to get in range, but Neal is doing a great job attacking with the kicks. Prates throws a spinning back kick. Neal pressures Prates against the fence and unloads a few punches. Hard leg kicks from Prates. A good one-two combination lands for Prates. Solid check right hook from the Brazilian. Prates lands a good knee on the break. Beautiful exchanges by both fighters, and Prates gets the better with a rip to the body. Nice little uppercut from Neal. Prates finds his range now and lands solid punches against the fence. Prates lands a spinning elbow right at the last second of the first round, and that's a wrap!

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Official Result

Carlos Prates defeats Geoff Neal by knockout at the 4:59 mark of the first round.