Carlos Prates in victory in UFC 319. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
Carlos Prates believes he is the public's favorite to face Islam makhachev for the UFC belt. The Fighting Nerds smoker gained strength in the welterweight division (up to 77 kg) after knock off Leon edwardsThis result definitively placed him in contention for a future title shot. Even aware of the competition in the category, the fighter remains confident that he possesses solid arguments to justify his candidacy.
During an interview with Ariel Helwani, Carlos Prates He highlighted that the UFC operates as a business driven by entertainment and stated that he perceives a public preference for seeing him fight. Islam makhachevAccording to the smoker, his knockouts contribute to this popularity.
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"UFC is a business, UFC is entertainment. If you ask people, I think most want to see..." Carlos Prates against Makhachev. It's not my fault. I just get in the cage and knock people out. When Della Maddalena fought for the belt, he was only number 4 or 5, and he only beat Makhachev. Gilbert Burns.", he said Carlos Prates.
Carlos Prates suggests a new opponent before facing Islam Makhachev in the UFC.
Prates celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Although he wanted to fight for the belt, Carlos Prates He also expressed confidence regarding the future, indicating that, should a direct title challenge not materialize at this time, he is prepared to face... Jack Della Maddalena before seeking your opportunity again.
"If that doesn't happen, that's fine. I can fight JDM and then go for the title," concluded the Fighting Nerds smoker.
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