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Rising UFC Star Carlos Prates and Former ONE Champion Reinier de Ridder Dominate UFC Fight Night



Carlos Prates (31, Brazil), UFC’s rapidly rising welterweight prospect, extended his KO streak by defeating veteran Neil Magny (37, USA) on November 10 at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Prates delivered a powerful left-hand punch just 10 seconds before the end of the first round, knocking out Magny, who holds a 15th ranking in the welterweight division. This victory marks Prates’ fourth KO win since his UFC debut in February, positioning him for a top-15 ranking in the division.

In this fight, Prates demonstrated both striking power and grappling expertise, countering Magny’s wrestling with effective defensive grappling. As a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Prates controlled the match and delivered a decisive left hook that ended the bout. Celebrating his victory, he sported his trademark black-rimmed glasses, describing 2024 as his "best year yet."

Reflecting on his rise, Prates shared, "Two years ago, I was fighting for just $200 a match. Now, I’m making serious money—it feels surreal." He expressed confidence in breaking into the UFC’s top 10, setting his sights on a fight with fourth-ranked Jack Della Maddalena (28, Australia). "I’d love to fight in Australia, where my daughter lives," he noted. "I respect Della Maddalena, but I’m eager to face him." If that fight doesn’t materialize, Prates is open to a matchup with Jeff Neal (34, USA), ranked 10th.

Meanwhile, in the co-main event, former ONE Championship dual titleholder Reinier de Ridder (34, Netherlands) made his UFC debut with a submission victory over Gerald Meerschaert (36, USA). De Ridder (18-2) won via third-round arm-triangle choke in the middleweight division, announcing his arrival in the UFC with authority.

The fight tested both endurance and technique, with both fighters exchanging strikes and grappling positions. De Ridder almost finished the fight with a flurry of punches in the first round, but Meerschaert rebounded in the second. In the final round, De Ridder capitalized on Meerschaert’s fatigue, securing a takedown and executing a flawless arm-triangle choke to claim his first UFC win. Afterward, De Ridder humorously quipped, "I 'Meerschaerted' Meerschaert," acknowledging his win over UFC’s middleweight submission leader.

Looking to the future, De Ridder expressed interest in a bout with third-ranked Khamzat Chimaev (30, UAE). "Why not?" he said, envisioning a thrilling grappling match. However, with Chimaev on the cusp of a title shot after defeating former champion Robert Whittaker, a fight between the two may be unlikely. Undeterred, De Ridder concluded, "Whoever UFC wants to put in front of me, I’m ready."

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