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Carlos Prates e Islam makhachev They are standouts in the UFC welterweight division. Photo montage SUPER LUTAS
Carlos Prates He is aware that he may not be competing for the belt in his next UFC fight. After knocking out Leon edwards, the Fighting Nerds smoker has become one of the favorites to challenge for the title of Islam makhachevHowever, faced with strong competition, Brazilians recognize that they could miss out, and can even see a positive side to it.
In an interview with 'ConnectCast', Carlos Prates He stated that, internally, he feels that the dispute to face Islam makhachev It's between him and Kamaru UsmanStill, he admitted that he's in no hurry and that, if he's not chosen, it might even be something better for his career path.
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"I think that inside me, there's 50% me and 50% Kamaru, based on my assumptions. Of course, my heart wants me, but I'm not in a hurry either. If it doesn't happen, it's even better," she said. Carlos Prates.
Carlos Prates He also highlighted his confidence that he could knock out his opponent. Islam makhachevHe pointed to a devastating strike as the only realistic way to defeat the champion. He assessed that, in a fight against the Dagestanis, he would spend most of the time being pressured on the ground, leaving only a few minutes on his feet to inflict sufficient damage.
“I have a lot of faith that I can go there and knock Islam out, which I think is the only way to beat him, because it’s impossible by points. Fighting Islam is like this: 18 minutes of getting beaten up on the ground and seven minutes standing. (I have to) hurt him so that every time I’m standing, he’s desperate to grab me and sometimes even misses, you know?” concluded the Fighting Nerds smoker.
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