One of the most popular names in the UFC and on a collision course with Jack Della Maddalena, Carlos Prates He doesn't necessarily have the desire to immediately compete for the welterweight title (up to 77,1 kg). In fact, his plan to reach the top of MMA includes a much bigger one. In an interview with the American website 'MMA fighting'This Tuesday (14), the Fighting Nerds star revealed that he had made an “agreement” with Ian Gary So that the rematch can take place on home soil and with the biggest prize in the sport at stake.
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Bearing in mind that the return of Islam makhachev The fight against Maddalena is scheduled for August, but Prates said he doesn't feel comfortable going back into a training camp so soon after the fight. In this context, he prefers to "leave" the opportunity to the Irishman.
"I don't want to come out of this fight and already be competing for the belt in August. Of course, I'll fight if the UFC calls me, but I prefer to leave the..." Ian Gary "I'll fight first and then we'll see what happens, and I'll fight later. I want time to take care of my injuries, recover after the fight, get back to training, improve a bit, and then fight. I'm not in a hurry," he stated.
Furthermore, the Fighting Nerds Smoker also made it clear that in a potential duel between Makhachev and Garry, his supporters will be in the corner of his former opponent, to get to the most important part of the plan and put it into practice.
"I'm hoping that I and the Ian Gary "We want to have our rematch for the belt. We want this rematch here in Brazil, you know? He called me about three weeks ago and we have a plan: I beat Maddalena, he beats Makhachev, and then we have our rematch here in Brazil. I think the UFC will put us in a fight. If he wins the belt, then we'll have our rematch," he concluded.
Ian Gary (left) and Carlos Prates watch together UFC Paris. Photo: Reproduction 'X'/OnPointMMA
Carlos Prates dismissed Michael Morales as a title challenger.
Morales focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Determined to establish himself as one of the contenders for the title, the Brazilian sought to downplay the possibilities of... MichaelMorales To surpass him in the race for the belt. Ahead of Prates in the category ranking, undefeated and young, the Ecuadorian comes from a victory against Sean bradyHowever, the man from São Paulo believes he has a more solid resume.
“I think defeating a former champion for the second consecutive time, and by knockout, will guarantee a title shot. There’s no one else they can give the fight to besides me. If everything goes well and I win another bonus, that will be eight fights and seven bonuses. Come on, who else has that? Is (Michael) Morales going to fight? How? In what way? There’s no way. He’s never defeated a former champion. The kid is undefeated, he’s good, but he doesn’t stand a chance,” he exclaimed.
Finally, when discussing the technical aspects of the fight, he highlighted his versatility in stand-up fighting compared to his opponent. While the Australian is known for his boxing skills, Prates is a Muay Thai specialist.
“I’m working really hard because I think he’s one of the toughest guys I’ll face. He was a champion and fought five rounds with Makhachev, not everyone can do that. He’s the kind of boxer who doesn’t move his head much and just throws punches trying to knock you out. He’s a good boxer, and I’m a good striker. I also know how to use knees, kicks, and elbows. Let’s see how he reacts on May 2nd,” he concluded.
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