Carlos Prates Sends Strong Warning to Islam Makhachev After UFC 330 Win
Carlos Prates issued a strong warning to Islam Makhachev following his UFC 330 win over Ian Machado Garry.
Islam Makhachev defended his UFC Welterweight Championship against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Saturday night, winning by unanimous decision. Makhachev, the first Brazilian welterweight champion, is already facing questions about his next opponent. Carlos Prates, who is ranked No. 1 among welterweights in the Meta UFC Rankings with 19 knockouts in his career, attended the event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Prates delivered a strong warning to Makhachev via a video, stating he would knock him out and bring the belt to Brazil. Prates is on a three-fight winning streak, defeating Jack Della Maddalena via third-round TKO at a recent UFC Fight Night event. However, some believe Makhachev's wrestling skills may give him an advantage over Prates.
Makhachev himself hinted at a potential future fight with Prates, citing Prates' active status and perceived deserving of the next shot at his championship.
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