Carlos Prates Knocks Out Neil Magny at UFC Vegas 100
Carlos Prates and Neil Magny headlined UFC Fight Night 247 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on November 9, 2024. Prates won the welterweight bout with a first-round knockout, turning a preview of his first UFC main event into a statement result.
Prates’ Run to the Main Event
Before facing Magny, Prates had won all three of his UFC appearances by stoppage, including a knockout of Li Jingliang at UFC 305. He also earned a Performance of the Night bonus in each of those first three bouts. That run secured him a five-round main event against one of the division’s most experienced fighters. The UFC’s pre-fight profile recapped his start in the promotion.
Magny’s Experience
Neil Magny entered with a long UFC record and extensive experience against ranked welterweights. The matchup tested whether Prates’ early finishing streak could hold up against an opponent known for pace, durability, and a broad skill set.
Prates Wins by First-Round Knockout
Prates stopped Magny with a left hand at 4:50 of the opening round. The win moved Prates to 4–0 in the UFC, with all four victories coming by knockout. The official UFC event report confirms the finish and result.
Sources
UFC: Prates’ first three UFC wins and bonuses
UFC: Magny vs. Prates results
UFC: UFC Fight Night 247 event page
