He's back! Carlos Prates took no notice and knocked out Geoff neal with a beautiful spinning elbow in the last second of the first round in a duel valid for the welterweight category (up to 77,1 kg) on the main card of UFC 319, in the early hours of this Sunday (17). With the triumph, the Brazilian recovered from the setback suffered against Ian Gary in April of this year and became one of the candidates for the Knockout of the Year award.
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Carlos Prates won Geoff neal No. UFC 319. Photo: Reproduction/X.
The two athletes started the fight at an intense pace. The Brazilian dominated the center of the octagon and began landing powerful kicks to the American's front leg. A feisty Neal was undeterred and landed solid punches on Prates as he closed the distance. However, the clash of aggression bore fruit for the veteran within minutes.
Prates proceeded to damage his opponent's waistline with perfectly placed knees, forcing Neal to grapple and pin him against the fence. After defending the takedown, the Nightmare landed a perfect spinning elbow, knocking the American out with exactly four minutes and 59 seconds on the clock.
Carlos Prates in victory in UFC 319. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
As a result, referee Jason Herzog was forced to stop the fight. Prates became the first man to defeat Neal by knockout in the UFC.
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Dana White confirms Carlos Prates at UFC Rio
In the interview inside the octagon with Joe Rogan, the Brazilian addressed Dana White and asked for the performance bonus and the opportunity to fight the former champion. Leon edwards at UFC Rio, which takes place on October 11th and has Charles of the Bronx in the main event. The bald man confirmed that Prates will participate in the card, although he did not go into details about the opponent.
UFC 319 results
MAIN CARD (23pm Brasília time)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Khamzat Shimaev derrotou Dricus Du Plessis by unanimous decision of the judges (50-44, 50-44, 50-44) – fight for the belt
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Lerone murphy defeated Aaron Pico by knockout (spinning elbow) at 3:21 of the first round
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Prates derrotou Geoff neal by knockout (spinning elbow) at 4:59 of the first round
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Michael Page derrotou Jared Cannonier by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Tim Elliott derrotou Kai Asakura by submission (guillotine) at 4:39 of R2
PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Baysangur Susurkaev defeated Eric Nolan by submission (rear naked choke) at 2:01 of R2
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Michal Oleksiejczuk derrotou Gerald meerschaert by technical knockout at 3m03sec of R1
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Lupita Godinez derrotou Jessica Stacker by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Alexander Hernandez derrotou Chase Hooper by technical knockout at 4:58. from R1
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Drakkar Klose derrotou Edson Barboza in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Karina Silva derrotou Dione Barbosa in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joseph Morales submits Alibi Idiris with a triangle choke at 3:04 of R2 – TUF 33 final
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