Carlos Prates responds to foul play allegations after Neil Magny KO, dares fans to take a punch
Carlos Prates continued his electrifying octagon run with a dominant first-round knockout over veteran Neil Magny at UFC Vegas 100. This win marked his fourth-straight knockout finish in the UFC. The fight, held at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, saw Prates extend his winning streak to 11, showcasing his remarkable power and precision.
With ten knockouts in a row, the Brazilian is quickly rising as a fan favorite and serious contender, marking a stellar year since his UFC debut in February.
Magny initially sought to grapple, hoping to neutralize Prates’ striking advantage, but Prates adapted swiftly. With under two minutes remaining in the first round, he delivered a powerful right hand, stunning Magny, and then sealed the fight with a close-range left hand that knocked out the veteran.
However, after the fight, social media rumors emerged, suggesting Prates' right hand hadn’t landed hard enough to knock out Magny, hinting at possible foul play.
Responding to the allegations during the post-fight press conference, Prates scoffed at the speculation, saying:
“I think they should be come here and I give a punch on his head and after [that] they can talk…When I punch you, no matter where, or how, you're going to get hurt… I think people are talking sh*t. They should come here and let me hit his head.”
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Carlos Prates and three others secured $50K bonuses at UFC Vegas 100
UFC Vegas 100 delivered action-packed moments, with Carlos Prates emerging as the standout of the night. The Brazilian who took on veteran Neil Magny in the five-round won a $50,000 Performance of the Night (POTN) bonus for the knockout.
In other notable matchups, UFC newcomer Mansur Abdul-Malik dominated Dusko Todorovic, securing a first-round finish and a $50,000 POTN bonus. Charles Radtke defeated Matthew Semelsberger in just 51 seconds, earning his own $50,000 bonus, while Da'Mon Blackshear submitted Cody Stamann via rear-naked choke in the first round, also taking home a bonus.