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Prates stops Della Maddalena at UFC in Perth
Key takeaways
- PERTH, Australia -- Carlos Prates has put himself right in contention for a shot at the UFC welterweight title following a devastating striking performance against former champion Jack Della Maddalena.
- In the end, it was a brutal calf kick that sent Della Maddalena (18-4) crashing to canvas, the Brazilian quickly moving in to secure the stoppage from referee Mike Beltran at 3:17 in the third round.
- While Della Maddalena was dominated in Rounds 2 and 3, he had been largely competitive in Round 1 with some accurate striking and a late takedown.
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PERTH, Australia -- Carlos Prates has put himself right in contention for a shot at the UFC welterweight title following a devastating striking performance against former champion Jack Della Maddalena.
Prates (24-7) played spoiler in Della Maddalena's hometown at UFC Fight Night Perth on Saturday night (AEST), earning a third-round stoppage behind a flurry of kicks, punches and elbows that inflicted damage all over the Australian's body.
In the end, it was a brutal calf kick that sent Della Maddalena (18-4) crashing to canvas, the Brazilian quickly moving in to secure the stoppage from referee Mike Beltran at 3:17 in the third round.
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