The UFC 314 main card has been reshaped due to Geoff Neal`s injury, which forced the cancellation of his bout with Carlos Prates.
Carlos Prates will now headline UFC Kansas City against Ian Machado Garry. Meanwhile, UFC 314 quickly found a compelling replacement to kick off their pay-per-view event.
Dominick Reyes, a former light heavyweight title contender with two recent knockout wins, will face Nikita Krylov in a light heavyweight clash. Both fighters are known for their finishing abilities, promising an explosive start to UFC 314.
Former Bellator champion Patricio `Pitbull` Freire will make his highly anticipated UFC debut against Yair Rodriguez in a key featherweight contest. Pitbull, eager to prove himself in the UFC, faces a formidable opponent in Rodriguez.
Jean Silva will face Bryce Mitchell in a highly anticipated featherweight bout. Their rivalry promises fireworks both in and out of the octagon as they aim to settle their differences at UFC 314.
The co-main event features Michael Chandler`s return against Paddy Pimblett. This lightweight bout is considered the biggest challenge of Pimblett`s UFC career as he aims to overcome the always-exciting Chandler and climb the rankings.
Alexander Volkanovski will face Diego Lopes for the vacant featherweight title in the main event, after Ilia Topuria vacated the belt to move to lightweight.
UFC 314`s main card begins at 10 PM ET on Saturday, broadcast on ESPN+ pay-per-view.
