Carlos Prates at a press conference at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction.
Carlos Prates will need to wait a little longer to have the opportunity to enter the top 10 of the Ultimate welterweight category (up to 77,1 kg). The Brazilian, who was fighting against Geoff neal marked for the UFC 314, on April 12, will no longer perform at pay per view. The information was passed on Saturday night (29) by the broadcast team of UFC Mexico.
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The reason for the fight's cancellation was an undisclosed injury to the American. It was not reported when Neal got hurt or if other athletes were contacted to replace him. Jon Anik, the UFC's official commentator, said the company has "big plans" for Prattes, which will be announced soon.
Geoff neal is OUT of the fight against Carlos Prates at #UFC314
(per UFC broadcast) #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/IxNIzf8jPy
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) March 30, 2025
Carlos Prates is undefeated in the UFC
Carlos Prates in victory against Neil Magny in the main fight of ufc vegas 100. Photo: UFC Canada.
Since earning his UFC contract after participating in the Dana White Contender Series in 2023, Prates has won all four of his fights in the organization by knockout, in addition to earning the Performance of the Night bonus in all of his appearances. He currently occupies the 13th place in the category ranking, while Geoff neal is the tenth.
This is the fourth time the American has pulled out of a UFC fight due to health issues. In almost eight years at the world's biggest MMA event, Neal has already pulled out of dates for fights with Shavkat Rakhmonov, Ian Gary and Neal Magny. He fought these matches later.
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