Carlos Prates won Leon edwards No. UFC 322. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Islam makhachev He was not impressed with the performances of Carlos Prates e MichaelMorales No. UFC 322, held last Saturday (15). The Brazilian and the Ecuadorian knocked each other out Leon edwards e Sean brady, respectively. However, despite the brutal outcomes, the Russian, crowned champion At the same event, he stated that he saw nothing special in the pair of prospects.
In an interview with ESPN, Makhachev, who defeated Jack Della Maddalena in the main fight of UFC 322, praised and showed respect for Carlos Prates e MichaelMoralesStill, he pointed out that both lack experience and stated that he could dominate them for five rounds, just as he did with the Australian.
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“They are good. They are young and hungry, you know? I respect them, they did a good job today, but I didn't see anything that surprised me in either of them. They are young, without much experience. I can do the same things to them,” he said. Islam makhachev.
The race for the UFC welterweight title.
Makhachev celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
With Islam makhachev At the top of the welterweight division (up to 77 kg), a long line of contenders emerges seeking a chance at the belt. In addition to Carlos Prates e MichaelMorales, which should enter the top 5 of the category in the next ranking update, Ian Gary faces Belal Muhammad | next Saturday (22), in a duel that could define the next challenger.
Other names in the running include Shavkat Rakhmonov, currently injured, in addition to Kamaru Usman e Ilia TopuriaThe latter is an outsider, as he is the lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), but maintains an already established rivalry with Makhachev.
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