Carlos Prates is hoping for a rematch with No. 2 welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry later this 12 months.
As of now, the Brazilian is scheduled to battle Jacques de la Maddalena at UFC Perth in Could.
Preitz confronted Gary final April, the place “The Future” rapidly received, extending Preitz’s undefeated streak within the UFC. However “The Nightmare” did not let that one setback derail his momentum for lengthy. He bounced again in his subsequent two fights with back-to-back knockouts of Jeff Neal and Leon Edwards.
After turning into the primary man to knock out Edwards, Prates believes he will certainly battle for the welterweight belt subsequent if he can hand former champion Jacques Della Maddalena the identical destiny subsequent month.
Carlos Prates desires to rebuild with Ian Machado Garry after Dublin dump Islam Makhachev
Present UFC 170-pound champion Islam Makhachev is scheduled to face Ian Machado-Galley in August, and if that battle occurs, The Nightmare might be rooting for the Irishman. Mr. Prates desires “The Future” to dethrone Mr. Makhachev, and the 2 have since already talked about desirous to take it again, this time in Brazil. In a current interview with Guilherme Cruz, Prates stated:
“I believe defeating a former champion by knockout two years in a row will seal the suitable to the title. Then there isn’t any one else to present them the fights however me. Now, who else goes to battle? How? There is not any method. He is undefeated and he is good, nevertheless it’s unattainable.”
Preetz added that he has no intention of re-entering the Octagon instantly after the “JDM” battle and desires to have loads of time to concentrate on his restoration earlier than beginning coaching camp for his title battle. Within the meantime, he desires Garry to usurp Makhachev’s throne.
“I’d slightly have Ian Garry battle for the belt after which see what occurs after which battle later…I’m rooting for[the belt]to alter, so Ian Garry and I can have a rematch for the belt…He (Garry) referred to as me about three weeks in the past and now we have a plan. I beat Maddalena, he beats Makhachev and now we have a rematch right here in Brazil.”
Take a look at Carlos Prates’ feedback under.
