Carlos Prates reveals 'pact' with Ian Garry ahead of crucial UFC Perth fight.

Ian Gary e Carlos Prates in front of the UFC Kansas City. Photo: UFC

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Carlos Prates has an agreement with Ian Gary which, if fulfilled, could excite Brazilian fans. The Fighting Nerds athlete, defeated The Irishman, after his fight in UFC Kansas, built a relationship of respect with his rival, and both have expressed interest in a rematch on Brazilian soil.

In an interview with 'Full Send MMA', Prates revealed that he is in talks with Ian Gary And from these contacts, the understanding arose that a new fight in Brazil would be the ideal setting, especially because of Garry's connection to the country.

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“A month and a half ago, he called me and we talked a bit. He talked about my fight, I talked about his fight, and we have an agreement (to have the rematch in Brazil). That's what we want, because he really likes Brazil. His wife is from Brazil, he has family in Brazil. It would be great, of course, for me and for him, to fight in Brazil for the title, and also to have a rematch,” he said. Carlos Prates.

The Brazilian also highlighted that, despite their friendly relationship outside the octagon, their focus within the sport is professional. According to Prates, both see the fight as a business opportunity and a chance for financial gain, making it clear that friendship takes a backseat while they are competing.

“We’re friends, we have a lot of respect for each other. But it’s just business. He just wants to make money, you know? He just wants to make a lot of money, and then we can go back to being friends, you know?” concluded the Fighting Nerds smoker.

UFC Perth schedule

Former UFC welterweight champion Della Maddalena challenges Carlos PratesPhoto: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC/Montage SUPER LUTAS

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Before thinking about his revenge with Ian Gary, Carlos Prates He has more pressing matters to attend to. The smoker from Fighting Nerds has a duel scheduled with... Jack Della Maddalena in the main fight of UFC Perth, in Australia, next Saturday (3), in an event with an unconventional schedule for the Brazilian public. The preliminary card is scheduled for 5 am (Brasilia time), while the main card is scheduled to start at 8 am.