Carlos Prates explains Makhachev's interest and downplays the Russian's grappling skills: 'He's not from another planet'

Carlos Prates e Islam makhachev are featured in the UFC. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Montage

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Carlos Prates presented a theory about the interest of Islam makhachev in facing him in the Ultimate octagon. The Fighting Nerds smoker recently gained prominence by dominating and knocking out... Jack Della Maddalena in the third round of the main fight of UFC PerthThe performance caught the attention of the Dagestani champion, who manifested publicly expressing a desire to face the Brazilian.

In an interview with the channel Daniel Cormier on Youtube, Carlos Prates He assessed that Makhachev's interest may be linked to his recent fighting history. The Brazilian recalled that he has already been defeated by names such as Ian Gary, Leon edwards and Della Maddalena himself, which could lead the champion to see a possible advantage in the matchup.

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Perhaps because Ian beat me. But also because Leon edwards JDM knocked me down, and Ian Gary He took me down once too. Maybe he thinks it's going to be easy. But when I fought these guys, I didn't care about takedowns. I know these guys aren't going to submit me or hold me down forever,” he said. Carlos Prates.

Subsequently, Prates acknowledged Makhachev's grappling skills, but cautioned that the Russian is not unbeatable. The Brazilian indicated that a potential duel would serve to test whether the champion could actually take him down and keep him there.

"Makhachev is really good at grappling, but as far as I know he's not from another planet, so let's see if he can take me down and prevent me from getting back on my feet," concluded the Fighting Nerds smoker.