Prates becomes first to knock out Edwards, Li Jingliang in their careers

Carlos Prates has achieved notable knockout victories over opponents with previously unblemished records against knockout defeats. Leon Edwards had never lost by knockout in 28 professional fights before facing Prates. Li Jingliang had similarly never been knocked out in 27 career bouts prior to his fight with Prates. Jack Della Maddalena had never been knocked out on the feet before meeting Prates, with his only prior TKO loss coming via ground-and-pound while exhausted. These achievements highlight Prates' finishing power against durable opponents.