Overview

• UFC officially rebooked Geoff Neal against Carlos Prates for a welterweight matchup at UFC 319 on August 16 at the United Center in Chicago.
• DraftKings lists Prates as a –245 favorite while Neal is priced near +200, reflecting market confidence in the Brazilian’s range advantage.
• Neal said at media day that he’s aiming for a first-round finish now that the bout is back on the books.
• Both southpaws bring contrasting approaches, pitting Neal’s explosive punching and leg kicks against Prates’s patient, pressure-based Muay Thai style.
• Media previews remain divided, with some outlets predicting Prates to win by decision and others forecasting a late Neal knockout.