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Prates promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
If anyone had any doubt about the popularity of Carlos Prates globally, the press conference of UFC 322 He proved his success. At the ceremony held last Thursday (13), in New York (USA), the Brazilian was one of the highlights, being cheered by fans from the moment he appeared on stage until he answered a simple question.
As expected, the 'Fighting Nerds' team member enjoyed the crowd's reaction and wasn't embarrassed. Happy with the warm reception, Prates, who will face... Leon edwardsThe former welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg), in the biggest fight of his career, showed composure in his responses, delighting the fans. On the other hand, the Englishman was booed from start to finish and was brief in his statements.
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In the anticipated moment of the face-off between the fighters, the tension was evident. The strikers did not greet each other and displayed serious expressions. The Brazilian stared intently at the former UFC champion, who initially returned the gaze, but then looked away. The athletes will face each other one last time, this Friday (14), at the ceremonial weigh-in of UFC 322.
Find out what Prates said at the UFC 322 press conference.
“I’m very good at knocking people out for the first time in the UFC. When I fought Jingliang, he had never lost by knockout and I knocked him out. It was the same thing against Neal. On Saturday, I’m going to knock him out and get my shot at the belt.”
“I have total respect for these guys who are here, but this is entertainment. People pay for tickets and pay-per-view to see blood, knockouts, the kind of entertainment I bring. I don't spend 25 minutes trying to grab someone. I fight, I put on a show, so I think because of that I'll be next in line. I bring the entertainment that people like.”
“I’m ready for either one. But I think Makhachev would be different, because he would be a two-time champion, his legacy is bigger, and beating a guy who is a two-time champion would certainly be much more rewarding.”
“Of course, the most exciting part of my game is striking. I can’t wait to get into the octagon and show everyone a real knockout, but I’ve trained a lot. I’m a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu. I’ve trained a lot, wrestling. I’m ready for anything. I’m ready to do wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, striking, everything.”
Face-off between Edwards and Prates
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