Prates Leads UFC Welterweights with Six Finishes Since 2022

Carlos Prates has established himself as the most prolific finisher in the UFC welterweight division since 2022, recording six stoppages over that stretch to lead all fighters in the 170-pound class.

Prates sits one finish clear of a group of five welterweights who each have five stoppages in the same window. That group includes Jack Della Maddalena, Mike Malott, Kevin Holland, Uros Medic, and Michael Morales. The 2022 start date was chosen to align with Malott's UFC debut, providing a consistent benchmark across the field.

Della Maddalena, ranked fourth in the division and thirteenth in the pound-for-pound standings, carries an 18-4 record at 29 years old. The Australian represents one of the division's most dangerous young threats, averaging 5.57 significant strikes per minute with 51 percent accuracy while fighting out of Scrappy MMA.

Holland, fighting out of Phalanx MMA Academy, holds a 29-15 record at 33 years old. The six-foot-three American — whose reach measures 81 inches — lands 4.26 significant strikes per minute and brings versatility with nearly one takedown attempt per 15 minutes alongside submission work.

Medic, also 33 and representing Kings MMA, carries a 13-3 record and leads this group in striking output at 5.59 significant strikes per minute, connecting at a 60 percent accuracy rate. The southpaw stands six-foot-one with a 71-inch reach.

Why it matters

• Prates' six finishes since 2022 represent the highest stoppage volume in a welterweight division already stacked with aggressive, finishing-oriented fighters.
• Della Maddalena's presence in this group, combined with his top-five divisional ranking, makes the finish rate particularly relevant to title picture conversations.
• The clustering of multiple high-volume finishers at 170 pounds signals continued action-heavy matchups as the division evolves.