Carlos Prates continued his meteoric rise this Saturday (9). The Brazilian knocked out Neil Magny in the first round of the main fight of ufc vegas 100, valid for the welterweight category (up to 77,1 kg). With just under a year fighting in the largest MMA organization in the world, the Brazilian headlined a main card for the first time in his career and crowned the opportunity with an impeccable performance from the beginning to the end of the fight.
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In addition to the positive result, Carlos Prates He also achieved a historic milestone: he became the first fighter in UFC history to achieve four consecutive knockout victories in less than a year. With his victory over Magny, one of the most experienced names in the division, the São Paulo native has established himself as one of the main prospects of the present day.
Carlos Prates wins easily at UFC Vegas 100
Carlos Prates knocked out Neil Magny in the main fight of ufc vegas 100. Photo: UFC Canada.
Ignoring Prates' favoritism, Neil Magny He went on the attack right at the beginning of the fight, attacking with takedowns and trying to pin the Brazilian against the fence. The 'Fighting Nerds' member reversed the attempt and ended up on top, inside the American's guard. Even with the advantageous position, the São Paulo native chose to return to the fight standing up.
Despite several attempts to stop the Brazilian's aggression, Magny was briefly knocked down by a right punch from the Brazilian. From then on, Prates kept up the pace and took his opponent to the canvas in the final seconds of the round with a straight left to the temple. The blow was enough to leave the American unconscious.
In the interview with Michael Bisping still inside the octagon, the fighter expressed interest in fighting at UFC 312, which takes place on February 9, in Sydney, Australia. Regarding his next opponent, the São Paulo native challenged Jack Della Madalena, fourth in the official ranking, and Geoff neal, which occupies the tenth position.
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Carlos Prates finishes Neil Magny in Round 1 at # UFCVegas100 pic.twitter.com/5nnpM8baF5
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Former One champion finishes UFC record-holder for most wins
Reinier de Ridder nearly knocked out in the first round. Photo: Instagram/UFC.
Already in the co-main fight of the ufc vegas 100, former two-division One Championship champion Reinier de Ridder debuted in the world's largest MMA organization with a submission victory over American Gerald meerschaert, fighting for the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg).
This was the twelfth submission victory for the Dutchman, who has a total of 16 triumphs via the fast route.
Changing strategy was the difference for victory
Reinier de Ridder started the fight by landing good kicks to his opponent's body and legs. Despite managing to take him down at times, the American reversed positions and returned to his feet.
As time went on, Meerschaert started to land good punches and elbows from the clinch, while the Dutchman tried to keep his distance with good jabs. However, De Ridder surprised by landing a strong combination of punches in the last seconds of the round, almost knocking out his opponent.
Realizing the difficulty of taking the fight to the ground, the Dutchman began investing in sweeps from the clinch in the second round. However, Meerschart reversed the position and spent the entire round dominating Ridder from above, connecting good blows.
In the last round, Gerald tried to follow the same strategy as his opponent and went for the clinch. After a brief exchange of forces, Reinier de Ridder managed to take the takedown, transitioned to the mount and locked in a katagatame, which forced the American to tap out at one minute and 44 seconds into the third round.
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Reinier de Ridder gets the Arm Triangle in Round 3 at # UFCVegas100!
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UFC Las Vegas 100 results
MAIN CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Prates derrotou Neil Magny by knockout at 4min50sec of R1
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Reinier de Ridder submitted Gerald meerschaert with a 'katagatame' at 1 min44sec of R3
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Gaston Bolanos defeated Cortavious Romious by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Gillian robertson derrotou Luana pinheiro by unanimous decision of the judges (29-27,29-28,29-28)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Mansur Abdul-Malik won Dusko Todorovic by knockout at 2min44sec of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Denise Gomes derrotou Karolina Kowalkiewicz by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Elizeu Capoeira defeated Zachary Scroggin by knockout at 1min15sec of R1
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Charles Radtke defeated Matthew Semelsberger by knockout at 50 sec. of R1
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Da'mon Blackshear finished cody stmann with a rear naked choke at 4min19s of R1
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Tresean Gore defeated Antonio Trocoli via submission (guillotine) at 1min23s of R1
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Melissa Mullins defeated Klaudia Sygula by TKO (punches) at 1min20s of R2
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