Carlos Prates targets former champion and projects Makhachev and Ian Garry's next opponents in the UFC.

Prates celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Carlos Prates want to face Islam makhachev He's aiming for the Ultimate's welterweight (up to 77 kg) belt, but he doesn't mind having a fight before competing for the title. The Brazilian has become one of the top names in the division after... knock off Leon edwards No. UFC 322Although he acknowledges the strong competition in the category, he believes that the next step should be a fight against... Jack Della Maddalena before reaching the top.

In an interview with 'PVT', Carlos Prates He explained that he considers Maddalena the most likely opponent, highlighting that she comes off two knockouts and a victory over a former champion, in addition to emphasizing that the Australian occupies the top of the rankings. The nightmare also analyzed the division's landscape, stating that Ian Gary must face MichaelMorales due to the recent rivalry between the two, this would pave the way for the duel he desires.

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"Kamaru has to fight Usman... So I believe it's the..." Jack Della MaddalenaI'm coming off two knockouts and I just beat a former champion. He's now a former champion, he's number one in the rankings. The UFC really likes me and wants to give me this chance, they have the... Ian Gary...who is having this thing with Morales, who doesn't like him. I strongly believe that... Ian Gary "He'll fight Morales and I'll fight Maddalena," he said. Carlos Prates.

Carlos Prates believes Jack Della Maddalena's style is favorable for a knockout.

Regarding a possible confrontation with Jack Della Maddalena, Carlos Prates He assessed the technical matchup as favorable, especially since it's a duel between two southpaws focused on striking. According to the smoker, working his kicks, inflicting damage, and limiting his opponent's movement tends to tip the fight in his favor, increasing his chances of securing a title shot afterward.

“(The matchup) is great: southpaw against southpaw, striker. Knockout and title shot. I believe that by kicking, hurting, and disrupting his movement, the fight tends to go more in my favor than his,” concluded the Fighting Nerds smoker.