Carlos Prates already has his future lined up against Islam Makhachev , but is still waiting for the date of the fight to be set. After the Russian defeated Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 , the Brazilian became considered the next challenger for the welterweight title (up to 77 kg). According to Prates, the duel should take place between December 2026 and January 2027.
During a live stream by streamer N3on, Carlos Prates confirmed that the fight against Makhachev is on track, although he doesn't yet know the official date. The Brazilian revealed that he would like to face the Russian in Las Vegas in December, but considers January a more likely option for the duel.
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"It's confirmed. I don't know when, but it will happen. I'd like it to be in Vegas in December, but I don't think it will be. Maybe in January, something like that," said Carlos Prates.
A clash of styles: Carlos Prates vs. Islam Makhachev
The clash between Carlos Prates and Islam Makhachev pits two of the most dominant athletes of today against each other in a classic clash of styles. The Russian champion boasts a record of 29 wins and only 1 loss in MMA, riding a historic streak of 17 consecutive victories. On the other side, the Brazilian smoker Carlos Prates has 24 wins and 7 losses in the sport, standing out for his devastating knockout power: 19 wins by knockout or technical knockout in his career and a record of seven performance bonuses in his seven wins inside the UFC octagon.
Tactically, the fight is shaping up to be the pinnacle of the grappling versus striking duel. Known as an elite striker, Prates relies on his knockout power, surgical precision, and privileged reach.
Makhachev, on the other hand, bases his game on suffocating his opponents in grappling, relentlessly seeking takedowns to wear them down on the canvas, where he has already secured 13 submission victories.
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