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Carlos Prates Lands Buzzer-Beater Spinning Back Elbow KO of Geoff Neal at UFC 319

Prates earned a $50,000 performance bonus from Dana White, booking his next bout for UFC’s October return to Rio de Janeiro.

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Geoff Neal Vs Carlos Prates Ufc 319 Results Highlights
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Overview

  • Carlos Prates knocked out Geoff Neal with a spinning back elbow at 4:59 of the first round in their UFC 319 welterweight showdown in Chicago.
  • The finish—one of only nine spinning back elbow KOs in UFC history—rendered Neal unconscious and cut him above the eye, prompting widespread praise as a KO-of-the-year contender.
  • During the live broadcast, UFC president Dana White confirmed Prates would receive a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus and secured a slot on the UFC Rio de Janeiro card this October.
  • In his post-fight interview, Prates called out former champion Leon Edwards and requested a co-main event spot in Brazil to capitalize on his momentum.
  • The card featured consecutive spinning elbow knockouts after Lerone Murphy’s similar finish, underscoring a highlight-reel trend and reshaping welterweight division buzz.