Carlos Prates is confident that a victory over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth this weekend will lead him directly to a title shot.
Currently on a two-fight winning streak, with both victories ending in knockouts, Prates aims to defeat another former champion this weekend and then challenge the UFC welterweight kingpin.
Reports from multiple sources indicate that Islam Makhachev is scheduled to defend his 170-pound title in August against Ian Machado Garry.
Should Prates emerge victorious in his next fight, he desires to face the winner of the Makhachev vs. Garry bout. Prates is particularly hoping for an Irishman victory, as Garry handed him his first UFC loss last year with a strategic performance on short notice.
Prates is eager for a rematch with Garry, and he has mutually agreed with the fighter that the bout should take place in Brazil.
Carlos Prates Lauds Islam Makhachev, Eyes Title Shot Later This Year After “JDM” Bout
Speaking at UFC Perth Media Day, Prates stated:
“I think Islam and Ian are going to fight in August, and I’ll get the winner. Islam is the GOAT right now. He is a two-division [UFC] champ. He has really good wrestling, so it’s hard to fight him.”
In a separate interview with MMA Junkie, Prates reiterated his claim:
“I will be the next after August. Islam gonna fight Ian [at UFC 330] and then after that, I’m gonna get the winner.”
Carlos Prates Declares Islam Makhachev the GOAT, Seeks Title Opportunity Post-Jack Della Maddalena Fight
Carlos Prates has voiced his high regard for Islam Makhachev, calling him the greatest of all time (GOAT). Following his upcoming fight against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth, Prates has set his sights on a title shot.
Prates is currently on a winning streak, having knocked out his last two opponents. He intends to secure another decisive victory this weekend and then pursue a championship bout.
The anticipated showdown between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry for the welterweight title is reportedly set for August.
Should Prates defeat Della Maddalena, he is keen on fighting the winner of the Makhachev-Garry clash. Prates holds a personal interest in seeing Garry win, as Garry previously defeated him in the UFC in a calculated performance on short notice.
Prates is keen for a rematch with Garry and has indicated a preference for the fight to occur in Brazil, a sentiment shared by Garry.
At UFC Perth Media Day, Prates expressed his view:
“I think Islam and Ian are going to fight in August, and I’ll get the winner. Islam is the GOAT right now. He is a two-division [UFC] champ. He has really good wrestling, so it’s hard to fight him.”
Further elaborating to MMA Junkie, Prates stated:
“I will be the next after August. Islam gonna fight Ian [at UFC 330] and then after that, I’m gonna get the winner.”
