Carlos Prates surprises with unusual strategy to convince Makhachev to fight him in the UFC.

Carlos Prates e Islam makhachev They are standouts in the UFC welterweight division. Photo montage SUPER LUTAS

Carlos Prates He has a plan that is, to say the least, unusual, to convince Islam makhachev to face him for the welterweight belt (up to 77 kg). The Smoker knocked out Leon edwards No. UFC 322held last Saturday (15), and placed himself among the possible challengers to the Russian, who won the title on the same night. To try to secure the spot and share the octagon with the Dagestani, the Brazilian admitted that he considers himself the least difficult option among the candidates.

In an interview with the 'Laerte Viana MMA' channel, Carlos Prates He pointed out, ironically, that Kamaru Usman e MichaelMorales They are stronger, while he would be the lightest and the one who has suffered the most falls among them, a factor that, according to Fumante, would make the confrontation 'easier' for the champion.

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"I am the least difficult fight, because the Kamaru Usman "He's strong, he's got wrestling, Morales is strong. I'm the lightest guy, the one who's taken the most falls among them. Come fight me, man, it'll be easy... come with me, it'll be cool," he said. Carlos Prates.

Despite the desire to Carlos Prates share the octagon with Islam makhachevThe champion already has his favorite name for the competition. It is... Kamaru Usman, one of the biggest names in the history of the category and who comes from a victory over Joaquin buckley No. UFC Atlanta.