Updated
Updated · ESPN · May 2
Carlos Prates and Quillan Salkilld secure knockout wins at UFC Fight Night
Updated
Updated · ESPN · May 2

Carlos Prates and Quillan Salkilld secure knockout wins at UFC Fight Night

8 articles · Updated · ESPN · May 2
  • In Perth, Prates stopped former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena in round three, while hometown fighter Salkilld knocked out Beneil Dariush in the first round.
  • The wins strengthen Prates's case for a shot at welterweight champion Islam Makhachev and should push Salkilld, now 5-0 in the UFC, into the lightweight rankings.
  • Earlier on the main card, Louie Sutherland beat Tai Tuivasa by 30-26 unanimous decision, and Brando Peričić stopped Shamil Gaziev to stay unbeaten in the UFC.
Is Quillan Salkilld's knockout power enough to conquer the division's elite grapplers?
Can Carlos Prates leapfrog the man who just beat him for a welterweight title shot?
Now one loss from the UFC's worst losing streak, should fan-favorite Tai Tuivasa retire?