"Prates methodically wore down recent UFC title challenger Jack Della Maddalena en route to a third-round TKO stoppage in the night's featured main event."
"Seconds into the third round, Prates cut Della Maddalena on his forehead with a knee and he continued his assault with two knockdowns; first from a head kick and then from a one-two combination."
"Della Maddalena, who had won 18 straight fights before losing his UFC title bid to Islam Makhachev in November, now finds himself on a two-fight losing streak."
"Prates, meanwhile, has knocked out his opponents in all seven UFC victories, making him one of the fastest rising stars in the welterweight division."
Carlos Prates secured a significant victory in the welterweight division by defeating Jack Della Maddalena via third-round TKO at UFC Fight Night 275. Prates effectively utilized a strategy of low hands and alternating strikes, wearing down Della Maddalena throughout the fight. Despite Della Maddalena's attempts to counter with takedowns, Prates maintained control, landing impactful knees and kicks. The fight concluded with Prates delivering a series of strikes that led to the referee stopping the contest, marking Prates' seventh knockout in the UFC.
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