Following Geoff Neal`s injury and withdrawal from his bout with Carlos Prates, the UFC 314 main card has been revised.
While Prates will now headline UFC Kansas City against Ian Machado Garry, UFC 314 quickly secured a compelling replacement for Saturday`s pay-per-view event opener.
Dominick Reyes, a former two-time light heavyweight title challenger, stepping back into the octagon after two consecutive knockout victories, will now face Nikita Krylov in a captivating 205-pound clash. Known for their finishing prowess, Reyes and Krylov are expected to deliver an explosive start to UFC 314.
Adding to the excitement, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, former Bellator champion, will make his highly anticipated UFC debut against Yair Rodriguez in a crucial featherweight contest. Pitbull has long desired to compete in the UFC against the best in the world, and Rodriguez presents a formidable challenge for his first appearance.
Also featured on the main card, Jean Silva will face Bryce Mitchell in a highly anticipated fight fueled by personal animosity. These two are expected to deliver a memorable showdown at UFC 314.
In the co-main event, Michael Chandler returns to action, posing a significant challenge for Paddy Pimblett. The popular Liverpool fighter aims to overcome the always thrilling Chandler to ascend the lightweight rankings.
The main event will showcase Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes competing for the vacant featherweight title, after Ilia Topuria relinquished the belt to move to the lightweight division.
