The UFC Fight Night 236 prelims certainly ended with a bang.
Welterweight Carlos Prates met Trevin Giles met in the featured prelim bout at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, in what was the Brazilian’s promotional debut. Prates (18-6 MMA, 1-0 UFC) has proven to be a dangerous striker throughout his career, and in his first bout under the UFC banner, added a highlight finish to his reel by knocking out Giles (16-6 MMA, 7-6 UFC) at 4:03 of Round 2.
The fight was a competitive one with both fighters landing explosive strikes and combinations. Giles performed very well in the first round, perhaps putting a sense of urgency in Prates.
During the second round, commentator Dominick Cruz uttered a line that would prove to be a near-perfect preview of what was to come.
“Watch his left hand, it’s like a laser,” Cruz said. “It comes out of nowhere because he sets it up with all these kicks and knees.”
Sure enough, a couple of minutes later, Prates stepped in with a knee, and then in the very next moment, unleashed a laser of a left hand that put Giles out cold.
Check out video of the finish below (via X):
Prates won his Dana White’s Contender Series appearance in August by left hand knockout as well. His UFC debut finish was his seventh straight stoppage.
Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 236 results include:
-
Carlos Prates def. Trevin Giles via knockout (punch) – Round 2, 4:03
-
Bolaji Oki def. Tim Cuamba via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
-
Loma Lookboonmee def. Bruna Brasil via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
-
Marcin Prachnio def. Devin Clark via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
-
Max Griffin def. Jeremiah Wells via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
-
Bogdan Guskov def. Zac Pauga via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 3:38
-
Hyder Amil def. Fernie Garcia via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:12
-
Daniel Marcos vs. Aori Qileng declared no contest (accidental groin strike) – Round 2, 3:28
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 236.
Christine Lake is a sports fanatic who lives and breathes athletics. With an extensive background in sports journalism, he covers everything from major league championships to grassroots sports events. When she’s not on the field or at the stadium, you’ll find Christine coaching youth sports teams.
