On Saturday evening, some of the most exciting strikers from the UFC returned to the Octagon in Chicago.
Wrestling eventually became the big story that came from the main event after Khamzat Chimaev produced a Shutout victory at Dricus du Persis to win the middleweight title.
On the main map there was a three-fighter run with some stand-up specialists who perhaps produced their best work in the Octagon so far.
Lerone Murphy surprised Aaron Pico with a rotating elbow knockout that remarkably a similar finish from Carlos Prates followed in the previous fight.
Although there were a number of big winners on UFC 319, there was one hunter who was not in action on August 16 who clearly took some pleasure in responding to the results.
Ian Machado Garry Post the festive response to Michael 'Venom' page and Carlos Prates' UFC 319 victories
On back-to-back main card fights, Carlos Prates and Michael 'Venom' page both why they are so exciting to watch every time they enter the Octagon.
Prates played Geoff Neal in the first round to bounce back from the first defeat of his UFC career and to get his welterweight momentum back on the right track.
While Page admitted that he made a mistake against Jared Cannonier, fans were still treated to a classic 'MVP' version in Chicago.
Both men are incredibly dangerous while the fight remains, but one thing they have in common is that they have suffered their only defeat against the same opponent in their short UFC career.
UFC Career Statistics Carlos Pratesmichael 'Venom' PageUFC Record5-13-1opponent them lost toian Machado Garryian Machado Garryevent and Resultuftc Kansas City (2025)-Unanimous decision after 5 Roundsufc 303 (2024) -Ronaniemeisieississing
It is clear that Ian Machado Garry paid attention to what went on UFC 319 on Saturday evening.
The Irishman did not have to say too much when they think about the victories of his former opponents, just two emojis posting next to a series of images on his Instagram.
Michael 'Venom' page could be confronted with Carlos Prates in the near future
In his interview after the fight, Carlos Prates had a series of demands for Dana White, with two of those who were quickly met.
'The Nightmare' wanted the UFC to sign his friend, win a performance of the night bonus and be booked on 11 October at the upcoming event of the promotion in Brazil.
White confirmed his bonus and a place in Rio de Janeiro, with Michael 'Venom' page that put his hand up to step into the Octagon with prates.
'MVP' told the media in his press conference after the fight that he would like to face Prates and to compete in Brazil, even that he would be open to the fight as a five-round co-limain event.