Carlos Prates has achieved a historic feat by becoming the first fighter to knock out three previously undefeated-by-knockout opponents in the UFC welterweight division. Leon Edwards had never been knocked out in 28 fights before facing Prates. Li Jingliang had never been knocked out in 27 fights prior to his loss to Prates. Jack Della Maddalena had never been knocked out on the feet before Prates, with his only previous TKO loss coming via ground-and-pound when he was exhausted in a grappling exchange. This trilogy of firsts demonstrates Prates' exceptional knockout power and establishes him as a uniquely dangerous finisher in the welterweight division, having accomplished what no previous opponent could against these three durable veterans.
