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UFC Perth takeaways: Prates, Salkilld pad their KO artist reputations - ESPN
Overview
At UFC Fight Night in Perth, Carlos Prates and Salkilld reinforced their reputations as knockout artists with decisive late-card finishes, while other fighters took notable steps forward and veterans like Tai Tuivasa faced setbacks. Rafael Fiziev’s spectacular spinning back-kick KO in Baku further underscores a broader trend of emerging KO-focused fighters delivering highlight finishes at international events. That pattern raises the stakes for matchmakers balancing rising prospects and established names across multiple regions.
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