UFC 319: Neal vs Prates - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Geoff Neal and Carlos Prates are preparing to step into the octagon at UFC 319 at the United Center in Chicago. The two welterweights are part of the undercard for Dricus Du Plessis versus Khamzat Chimaev. Neal comes with a reputation for powerful knockouts, while Prates seeks to rebound from his recent loss.

Neal turned pro in 2012 and boasts an impressive track record with significant recent victories like defeating Rafael dos Anjos by TKO due to a knee injury in October 2024. On the other hand, Prates started his professional career in 2013 and looks to recover from losing to Ian Garry by unanimous decision in April 2025.

What time is Geoff Neal vs Carlos Prates fight

Live coverage for the Geoff Neal vs Carlos Prates main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+ PPV. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Geoff Neal vs Carlos Prates Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	06:00 PM	09:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	03:00 PM	06:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	10:00 PM	01:20 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025	09:00 AM	12:20 PM

The UFC 319 event will take place on August 16, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The event will start at 09:20 PM EST. The main event features Dricus Du Plessis against Khamzat Chimaev.

Geoff Neal will face Carlos Prates in the welterweight division as part of the undercard. This fight is scheduled for three rounds. The timing of this fight may vary depending on how long earlier fights last.

Fans should check local listings for start times in their respective time zones to ensure they do not miss any action.

Fighters Details

Geoff Neal

Nationality: United States
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 77.1 kg
Total Fights: 22
Record: 16 / 6 / 0

Carlos Prates

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 77.1 kg
Total Fights: 28
Record: 21 / 7 / 0

Geoff Neal faces Carlos Prates in a Welterweight bout at UFC 319 - Du Plessis vs. Chimaev.

Geoff Neal, with a professional record of 16 wins (10 by knockout) and 6 losses, most recently secured a win via TKO against Rafael dos Anjos, who has an experienced career record of 32-17. The victory over dos Anjos highlights Neal's striking capability. This adds to his confidence going into the fight with Prates.

Carlos Prates holds a record of 21 wins (16 by knockout) and 7 losses. He recently lost by unanimous decision to Ian Garry, whose record stands at 16-1, indicating resilience but room for tactical improvement against Neal's power.

Geoff Neal vs Carlos Prates Betting Odds

Underdog: Geoff Neal : 3.0 (+200)
Favorite: Carlos Prates : 1.4 (-235)

Method of victory	Geoff Neal	Carlos Prates
By KO/TKO or disqualification	6.5 (+550)	2.3 (+132)
By decision or technical decision	6.5 (+550)	3.8 (+275)

How and where to watch the Geoff Neal vs Carlos Prates Fight

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