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.