Exclusive: Carlos Prates Projects Rematch With Ian Garry At UFC Brazil

Ian Gary won Carlos Prates at UFC Kansas. Photo: Instagram / UFC

Carlos Prates He already has in mind the ideal path for a possible rematch against Ian Gary It happens under the best possible conditions. The Fighting Nerds smoker is scheduled to face Jack Della Maddalena in the main fight of UFC Perth, scheduled for May 2nd. Meanwhile, rumors indicate that the Irish rival may challenge for the welterweight title against Islam makhachevA scenario that, in the Brazilian's view, could open the door for a reunion between them on home soil.

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Before thinking about his revenge with Ian Gary, Carlos Prates needs to deal with Jack Della Maddalena And for that, the nightmare already has its strategy in place. In an exclusive interview with SUPER LUTAS, the smoker explained that he intends to fight the same way he fought in his previous fights: Focused on hurting his opponent until he finds the knockout.

"I believe it's about playing the same game I've always played, hurting him, nibbling at him from the edges until he makes an opening and I find a decisive blow to finish the fight," he said. Carlos Prates.

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Although grappling is a weakness of Della Maddalena, Carlos Prates He also emphasized that he has no interest in taking the fight to the ground, making it clear that his preference is to finish the fight standing up, where he believes he has the advantage.

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"No, no, no (going down). My game is to stay standing, and whoever is stronger cries less," the nightmare continued.

Carlos Prates wants to face Ian Garry in Brazil.

When analyzing a potential match between Garry and Makhachev, the Brazilian acknowledged the Russian champion's favoritism, highlighting the difficulty of betting against him. Even so, Prates admitted he would root for the Irishman's victory, precisely so that the long-awaited rematch between the two could take place in Brazil.

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"Dude, I think Islam is the favorite, right man? It's hard to bet against him, but I'd be rooting for him." Ian Gary "So we can have a rematch here in Brazil," concluded the Smoker from Fighting Nerds.