Fighters' reactions: Ian Garry makes a promise to Carlos Prates after knockout; Durinho is impressed with his performance at the UFC.

Prates celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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A sensation from the world's largest MMA company, Carlos Prates impressed in the octagon again. Last Saturday (2), in the main fight of UFC PerthIn Australia, the Brazilian was unaware of Jack Della MaddalenaThe former welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg) punished him and knocked him out in the third round. Unsurprisingly, the feared striker was praised by fans and MMA professionals, even by his fellow fighters in the division.

Interested in what happens at the top of the category, Ian Gary, who has been pointed out by many as the first challenger for the belt of Islam makhachevHe declared his support for Prates before the fight against the Australian and, after his victory, made a bold promise. 'The Future', who trains at the 'Chute Boxe Diego Lima' academy in São Paulo, is convinced that he will dethrone the Russian and wants to face the Brazilian again. It is worth noting that the Irishman is the only fighter who has defeated the member of the 'Fighting Nerds' team in the UFC.

Garry promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/IanGarry

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“I hope Carlos throws punches and blows out the lights at JDM. Come on, Prates. Brazil, we're coming! Jack is finished. He doesn't want to be there. Prates, give me a big knockout. Jack had nothing. Nothing. Prates, after I beat Makhachev, you and I in Brazil. Let's do this,” wrote the UFC top fighter on his official 'X' account.

Yes, Gilbert Durinho, who retired from MMA in April, was delighted with Prates' performance and implied that he is ready to be a champion. In fact, this wasn't the first time the veteran praised the fighter. Interestingly, one of the former welterweight title challenger's five consecutive losses came to Della Maddalena via knockout in the third round, after a comeback, in 2024.

Durinho promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube/UFC

"Wow, Prates is a monster!", wrote the veteran on his official 'X' account.

Other reactions from the fighters

Belal Muhammad |, former UFC welterweight champion: “Wow! Great performance by Prates!”

Stephen ThompsonFormer UFC welterweight title challenger: “Prates is living up to his reputation 100%. The guy is frighteningly good! With this knockout, how do you see the top welterweight scene? Will the UFC give Prates a title shot next?”

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Victims of Prates in the UFC

In the UFC since 2024, Carlos Prates He's growing rapidly and becoming an elite welterweight. In the octagon, the Brazilian put on a show by knocking out his opponent. Trevin giles, Charles Radtke, li jingliang, Neil Magny, Geoff neal, Leon edwards e Jack Della Maddalena, earning seven 'Performance of the Night' bonuses. Currently, the fighter is ranked fifth in the division.