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Ian Garry says that after his UFC 330 bout with Islam Makhachev, the only fighter who deserves the next title shot is Carlos Prates, with Michael Morales set as the backup. He also left open the possibility of a rematch with Shavkat Rakhmonov down the line, and suggested a Makhachev rematch would depend on how the title fight plays out rather than being automatic.
Carlos Prates predicts Ian Machado Garry will upset Islam Makhachev in UFC 330, winning by decision in the main event. The underdog Garry has rebounded with bonus-winning finishes since Prates’ 2025 loss to him, and Prates believes Garry could be next in line for a title shot, with Makhachev acknowledging Prates as a worthy challenger.
Carlos Prates predicts Ian Garry will defeat Islam Makhachev by decision at UFC 330, citing Garry’s proven movement and a past win over Prates; bettors still favor Makhachev (-350) to Garry (+270); Prates’ view may stem from respect or hopeful thinking, and the piece notes Garry’s ambition to stay active with multiple title fights per year as Makhachev’s defenses remain infrequent through 2027.
Carlos Prates extended his knockout streak to seven with a win over Jack Della Maddalena, tying him for fifth in UFC welterweight knockouts and positioning him to challenge Matt Brown’s all-time record. Brown, on The Fighter vs. The Writer, said he’d be honored if Prates pursued the record and praised Prates’ diverse striking. The piece notes Prates’ back-to-back KO wins over former champions and discusses Islam Makhachev as the looming obstacle at welterweight, with Brown predicting Makhachev would likely beat Garry, Prates, and Morales and urging an active title-defense schedule that could set up future matchups such as Topuria.
Daniel Cormier praised Carlos Prates after Prates dominated former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena with a third‑round stoppage at UFC Perth, saying Prates is championship‑ready and on a short list for a welterweight title shot against Islam Makhachev. Prates has rebounded from an earlier loss to Ian Garry and continued to rack up knockouts and bonuses, but the 170‑pound division remains crowded, with Garry still favored to challenge Makhachev while Prates isn’t ruled out.
Belal Muhammad predicted Carlos Prates would beat Jack Della Maddalena by leveraging Prates' kicking game, and he was right as Prates used timely leg kicks and varied offense to stop Maddalena in UFC Perth. Islam Makhachev congratulated Prates, and Maddalena faces an unclear path after back-to-back losses to Makhachev and Prates.
Carlos Prates dominated Jack Della Maddalena in UFC Perth with a rapid knockout, elevating the Brazilian to a top welterweight contender and positioning him for a potential title bout with Islam Makhachev, a clash many see as a daunting challenge.
Carlos Prates says he should be next to challenge Islam Makhachev after his UFC Perth main-event KO of Jack Della Maddalena, extending his win streak to three and following a KO of former champ Leon Edwards; he argues Garry’s rumored title shot should be reconsidered and that he has earned the Makhachev bout.
Carlos Prates defeated Jack Della Maddalena by third‑round TKO in the UFC Perth main event, extending his winning streak to three straight stoppages, including a knockout of Leon Edwards; he reiterated his desire for a title shot as fellow pros like Islam Makhachev reacted to the dominant performance.
Carlos Prates defeated Jack Della Maddalena by third-round TKO (3:17) in the UFC Perth main event, using sharp striking, knees and especially key calf kicks to wear Maddalena down before finishing with elbows and ground-and-pound for the stoppage.
Carlos Prates dominated Jack Della Maddalena in Perth, finishing him in a third-round TKO to move to 7-1 since his UFC debut and laying claim to a welterweight title shot. He said he plans to fight the Makhachev–Garry winner in August, while Della Maddalena drops to 18-4 with back-to-back losses after a title defense loss to Makhachev. Prates’ heavy strikes, knees and elbows sealed the win at 3:17 of Round 3, and his emotional celebration highlighted the night.
Carlos Prates stopped Jack Della Maddalena with ground-and-pound in the UFC Perth main event, staking a claim as the next welterweight title challenger; the card also featured other notable results.
Carlos Prates delivered a flawless performance to overwhelm Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth, earning a likely No. 1 ranking in welterweight and setting up a potential title showdown. Islam Makhachev congratulated Prates with a playful Nutella cake jab, while buzz grows around a Makhachev–Ian Garry title clash (potentially at UFC 330 in Philadelphia); Prates has called dibs on the winner, with contenders like Michael Morales and Ilia Topuria also in the mix.
Londoner Louie Sutherland earned a short-notice win over Tai Tuivasa in Perth, boosting his UFC prospects after a chaotic start to his stint, while Carlos Prates delivered a career-best performance to upset former welterweight champion Jack della Maddalena in the main event.
Carlos Prates overwhelmed Jack Della Maddalena with a leg-kick-heavy attack and finished him by TKO at 3:17 of Round 3 at UFC Fight Night 275 in Perth; in the post-fight interview he called for the winner of Makhachev–Garry, aiming for a UFC welterweight title shot.