Carlos Prates beat Charlie Radtke with a first-round knockout Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 57 at KFC Yum! Heart in Louisville, Ky.
Have a look contained in the struggle with Prates, who bought the primary end of the present after six straight choices – and received a $50,000 efficiency bonus for it, as properly.
End result: Carlos Prates def. Charlie Radtke by way of knockout (physique shot) – Spherical 1, 4:47Updated data: Prates (19-6 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Radtke (9-4 MMA, 2-1 UFC)Key stats: Prates has finishes in eight straight fights and $50,000 bonuses in each his UFC wins.
Prates on the struggle’s key second
“I knew he didn’t like kicks or punches to the physique, so I began to kick his leg. He began to stroll again and I noticed he was a bit bit damage. I loved the second and completed the struggle.”
“I am the darkish horse of this division.”
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Prates on unhealthy blood on the weigh-ins
“It was actually intense, however it’s simply enterprise. I strive to not be indignant or convey unhealthy emotions to the octagon. I had a plan, and I needed to do the plan to get the job performed.”
Prates on what he needs subsequent
“I’m the darkish horse within the division. I’m a very good striker. I’ve a number of expertise. … I’m able to go. I’m having fun with the method, getting higher, not dashing. I’m the darkish horse – mark my phrases.
“I’ve a daughter residing in Australia, and Aug. 17 is my birthday. I’d love the UFC to convey me to Australia, struggle there, assist me go to my daughter and struggle there in entrance of her.”
To listen to extra from Prates, take a look at the video of the complete post-fight interview above.
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