Three elite welterweights suffered first-ever knockouts against Carlos Prates

Carlos Prates has achieved the rare distinction of handing three high-level welterweights their first knockout losses in their careers. Leon Edwards had never been knocked out in 28 professional fights before facing Prates. Li Jingliang went 27 fights without a knockout loss before meeting Prates. Jack Della Maddalena had never been knocked out on the feet prior to facing Prates, with his only previous TKO loss coming from ground-and-pound while exhausted in the grappling exchanges. This pattern demonstrates Prates's exceptional finishing ability against opponents who had previously proven extremely durable throughout their careers.