Carlos Prates , one of the best welterweight fighters (up to 77,1 kg), closely observes what happens in the weight class. Last Saturday (8), the Brazilian was present at UFC Vegas 120 and, as could not be otherwise, gave his opinion on the anticipated main fight of UFC 330 , an event that takes place on August 15th in Philadelphia (USA). In it, champion Islam Makhachev puts his title on the line for the first time against Ian Machado Garry.
In an interview with UFC, Prates didn't mince words and surprised everyone by giving his prediction for the classic match between Ireland and Russia. According to the Brazilian, Garry will dethrone the feared Makhachev and shock the world.
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It's worth noting that bookmakers have the champion and friend of Khabib Nurmagomedov as the favorite to win the fight. In any case, knowing 'The Future' well, Prates, who was defeated by him via unanimous decision in 2025, believes in his own ability.
"At UFC 330 , Ian Garry will beat Makhachev by decision. I don't know if it will be a unanimous decision or a split decision, but it will be by decision," he said.
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Prates' Fighters in MMA
Carlos Prates , 32, is one of the top Brazilian fighters currently active in MMA and is on the rise in the UFC. He began his career in the sport in 2012 and debuted for the organization in 2024. Currently, the striker is ranked first in the welterweight division.
In this discipline, the Fighting Nerds academy member built a record of 24 wins, 22 by stoppage (19 by knockout and three by submission), and seven losses. His main victories were over Geoff Neal , Jack Della Maddalena , Leon Edwards , Li Jingliang , and Neil Magny.
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