What time is UFC 319 Tonight? Neal vs Prates - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Geoff "Handz of Steel" Neal and Carlos "The Nightmare" Prates gear up for their welterweight bout at the UFC 319 event at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. This matchup forms part of an exciting undercard featuring fighters aiming to pave their way toward main event stardom.

Geoff Neal, a seasoned fighter since turning pro in 2012, brings experience from his affiliations with Fortis MMA and StrKings. His recent TKO victory over Rafael dos Anjos adds confidence coming into this fight. Carlos Prates, fighting professionally since 2013, faces a challenge after a unanimous decision loss against Ian Garry.

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

UFC 319 takes place tonight, August 16, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The event begins at 09:20 PM EST. The main card features Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev as the main event. Geoff Neal will face Andre Prates in an undercard welterweight bout.

The timing of the fights can vary depending on how long each undercard fight lasts. The main event is expected to follow after all preliminary fights conclude.

Viewers should check local listings for start times in their country.

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

You can watch Geoff Neal vs Carlos Prates via ESPN+.

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Geoff Neal vs Carlos Prates Betting Odds

Underdog: Geoff Neal : 2.8 (+176)
Favorite: Carlos Prates : 1.5 (-190)

Method of victory	Geoff Neal	Carlos Prates
By KO/TKO or disqualification	6.0 (+500)	2.5 (+145)
By decision or technical decision	5.5 (+450)	3.8 (+280)

Carlos Prates steps in as the favorite with odds of 1.5 (-190). Geoff Neal trails as the underdog at 2.8 (+176). Prates shows strong potential to win by KO/TKO/DQ with odds of 2.5 (+145), while Neal's chance sits at 6.0 (+500). If Prates wins by decision, the odds are 3.8 (+280) compared to Neal’s 5.5 (+450). The numbers favor Prates across various outcomes, indicating that he is likely to dominate the fight. Neal faces a tough challenge ahead, but upsets happen in sports.