Carlos Prates believes Ian Machado Garry has one of the best likelihood to dethrone present UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev.
Makhachev was anticipated to make his first protection of the 170-pound strap after Ramadan. Nonetheless, Dana White not too long ago knowledgeable the media that the pound-for-pound champion suffered a hand harm that would delay his return.
Gary, the No. 2 welterweight contender, or undefeated No. 3 Michael Morales are anticipated to be subsequent in line for the title.
In the meantime, Pratz will face Jacques Della Maddalena in the principle occasion of UFC Perth on Could 2nd.
Carlos Prates believes Ian Machado Garry has a superb likelihood of beating Islam Makhachev
Carlos Prates, who misplaced on brief discover to opponent Ian Machado Garry in 2025, believes ‘The Future’ has sufficient combating IQ and the means to provide Islam Makhachev a tricky struggle. In a latest interview with Purple Nook MMA, “The Nightmare” mentioned:
I feel Ian Garry (almost certainly to cease Islam Makhachev). I feel it will likely be somewhat totally different (than towards Rachmonov in 2024). Ian Garry is aware of tips on how to transfer rather a lot and be actually aggressive, each on the bottom and on his toes. So I feel that struggle will likely be fascinating.”
In the identical interview, Prates additionally added that in a possible match, Michael Morales can be overwhelmed by Makhachev and there’s zero likelihood he would increase a hand towards the Russian.
Take a look at Carlos Prates’ feedback beneath.
Islam Makhachev proved his superiority within the welterweight division towards Jacques de la Maddalena at UFC 322, but it surely wasn’t a straightforward struggle for Ian Machado-Galley, and Makhachev’s coach admitted as a lot.
Shavkat Rakhmonov, who has a powerful wrestling basis and can also be skilled in Sambo, was virtually submitted by Garry in 2024, however Dublin took this match on brief discover.
Gary finally misplaced the struggle towards Rakhmonov and misplaced his undefeated file, however he will likely be a totally totally different fighter in 2026. He dealt with Prates and Belal Muhammad with ease final yr and is now working onerous to unravel Makhachev’s puzzle with Georgia’s southpaw wrestlers.
“The Future” has first rate takedown protection, sharp putting, is sort of tough, and most significantly, has a major top and attain benefit over Islam Makhachev. Followers who witnessed the Irishman’s earlier fights are nicely conscious that Garry is aware of tips on how to take benefit each time he fights the 34-year-old.
