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Carlos Prates explains to the UFC why he deserves the Makhachev fight over Ian Machado
TL;DR
Carlos Prates argues he deserves a title fight against Islam Makhachev after his impressive knockout win over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth. This victory marks his third consecutive win.
Key points
- Carlos Prates argues for a title shot against Islam Makhachev
- He won by knockout against Jack Della Maddalena
- The fight took place at UFC Perth
- Prates has a three-fight win streak
- The event was held in front of a sold-out crowd
Carlos PratesIslam MakhachevJack Della MaddalenaUFC Perth
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Carlos Prates says he should be next in line for a title shot following his performance at UFC Perth.
The Brazilian travelled to Australia and faced Jack Della Maddalena, putting on an impressive display against the former champion.
Prates looked sharp from the opening bell, eventually breaking through with a third-round knockout to extend his win streak to three in front of a sold-out RAC Arena.
There’s talk that Ian Machado Garry, the only man to beat Prates in the UFC, could be next up for Islam Makhachev. But Prates doesn’t think that makes sense anymore.
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Prates calls for a title shot against Islam Makhachev following UFC Perth victory
Prates lost to Garry in Kansas City just over a year ago, but he has quickly regained momentum in the welterweight division.
Before defeating Della Maddalena, Prates also knocked out Leon Edwards at UFC 322 last November.
“I should be next,” Prates said at his post-fight press conference in Perth.
“Nobody beat two former champs in a really good way, you know? They had never lost by knockout, and then I come in there and make it look easy.
Meanwhile, Garry is also making his case for a title shot after wins over Prates and former champion Belal Muhammad in 2025. Recent reports suggest the Irishman is the leading candidate to face Makhachev at UFC 330 this August.
Prates will be hoping that his emphatic performance Down Under will be enough to put him ahead of Garry as Makhachev’s next opponent.
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Q&A
Why does Carlos Prates believe he deserves a title shot against Makhachev?
Carlos Prates believes he deserves a title shot against Islam Makhachev due to his impressive performance and knockout victory over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth.
What was the outcome of Carlos Prates' fight at UFC Perth?
Carlos Prates won his fight at UFC Perth by achieving a third-round knockout against Jack Della Maddalena.
How many consecutive wins does Carlos Prates have after UFC Perth?
Carlos Prates has extended his win streak to three consecutive victories following his fight at UFC Perth.