LAS VEGAS – In the final bout of the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 236, Carlos Prates emerged victorious over Trevin Giles with a second-round knockout. Prates, a former participant in Dana White’s Contender Series, made his official debut in the UFC.
Carlos Prates defeated Trevin Giles by delivering a powerful punch that resulted in a knockout in the second round, at 4 minutes and 3 seconds. Prates now holds a record of 18 wins and 6 losses in his MMA career, with a 1-0 record in the UFC. Giles, on the other hand, has a record of 16 wins and 6 losses, with 7 wins and 6 losses in the UFC.
During the fight, Giles had the upper hand in terms of total strikes, but it was Prates who landed the decisive blow.
In a welterweight fight between Carlos Prates of Brazil and Trevin Giles, which took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 10, 2024, Prates showcased his skills with a well-placed kick.
Reflecting on his performance, Prates acknowledged his opponent’s strength but was confident in his own abilities. He admitted that he believed he had lost the first round, but in the corner, he expressed his determination to knock Giles out. He credited his strong hands for the victory.
Prates also recognized areas for improvement in his game, specifically in finding the right distance and enhancing his grappling skills. Despite being a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, he expressed his desire to continue getting better every day.
Looking ahead, Prates expressed his desire to fight at UFC Rio in May. His main motivation is to have his mother watch him fight live in the UFC and make her happy. He emphasized that the location of the fight is important to him. Prates mentioned Santiago Ponzinibbio and Joaquim Buckley as potential opponents, acknowledging that they may not be ranked in the top 15 but are still formidable opponents.
Prates recounted a previous opportunity to fight Ponzinibbio, which he had to decline due to injury and logistical challenges. However, he now sees it as a good matchup and hopes to face him in Brazil.
For more insights from Carlos Prates, watch the full post-fight interview video above.
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