Carlos Prates becomes first to KO three previously unfinished strikers

Carlos Prates has achieved a unique UFC milestone by knocking out three fighters who had never been finished by strikes before facing him. Leon Edwards had never lost by knockout in 28 professional fights until Prates stopped him. Li Jingliang went 27 fights without being knocked out before facing Prates. Jack Della Maddalena had never been knocked out standing; his only TKO loss came when he was exhausted and finished on the ground. Prates's ability to finish elite strikers who had previously proven durable in standup exchanges marks a distinctive achievement. This pattern establishes him as an exceptionally dangerous finisher in the welterweight division.