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Carlos Prates names desired fight after revealing what he’s heard about Islam Makhachev’s next opponent

Carlos Prates believes there’s only one name ahead of him in the welterweight title race. Islam Makhachev ruled one contender out of the running to be the first challenger after he claimed the 170 pound gold in November.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 27

Knockout Artist Carlos Prates Has Hilarious Reason to Skip Out on UFC’s First $7.7 Billion Paramount Deal Fight Card

Carlos Prates has quickly risen to stardom through a mix of highlight-reel knockouts, unusual habits, and the support of his Fighting Nerds group. His blend of power and personality has made him one of the UFC’s most recognizable emerging names.

MMA News / Yardbarker / November 24

Potential matchups for ranked fighters from UFC Fight Night in Qatar

UFC Fight Night in Qatar was one of the best cards of the year. Nine of the 14 fights on the card ended by a finish. Multiple fights on the card have implications for the next challenger for the title in multiple divisions.

UFC Fight Night Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan earns submission victory in return from extended absence

Max Holloway reignites Charles Oliveira rivalry while blasting UFC’s ranking system

UFC Champion gets into backstage scuffle after co-main event

Decorated ex-MMA champion reportedly set to debut on final UFC card of the year

MMA News / Yardbarker / November 17

Potential matchups for some big names after UFC 322

UFC 322 has come to an end and the massive card at Madison Square Garden lived up to it’s hype. Here’s some potential fights that could be made for the new welterweight champion of the world and more.

Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko cruise to title wins at UFC 322

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 16

Is Carlos Prates the next title contender? Matchmaking the welterweight division after UFC 322

The welterweight division was put under a spotlight at Madison Square Garden. A new 170 pound champion was crowned when Islam Makhachev implemented his grappling to beat Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC 322.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 16

Carlos Prates Flattens Leon Edwards With Shocking Second Round KO at UFC 322

NEW YORK —Leon Edwards had never been knocked out in his professional career until he ran into Carlos Prates. On the UFC 322 main card Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 14

'Not Gonna Let Me Smoke' – Carlos Prates Cites Hilarious Reason to Turn Down Training Under Khabib Nurmagomedov

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has long set the benchmark for dominance in MMA, serving as a symbol of discipline for aspiring fighters. His structured routines and strict habits have drawn many athletes toward his coaching methods.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 14

UFC 322’s Must-See Main Card Saturday Inside MSG!

UFC 322 fight week continues. Saturday night following the anticipated Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn rematch inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, MMA will take center stage inside the United States.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 13

Kamaru Usman reveals who he favors in Leon Edwards vs. Carlos Prates at UFC 322

Leon Edwards will look to avoid a three-fight losing skid at UFC 322. The former UFC Welterweight Champion had never lost back-to-back fights up until UFC London in March, where he suffered the first submission loss of his career to Sean Brady.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 13

UFC 322 Betting Tips & Picks for an Exciting Night in New York

UFC 322 is just around the corner and we provide you with our UFC 322 betting tips and picks. After going 2/3 for UFC 321 (no one predicted that main event finish), including picking two underdogs, we’re back at it with the betting tips.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 13

UFC 322’s Carlos Prates Reveals Champion He Believes Is P4P No. 1 Over Islam Makhachev & Ilia Topuria

Ilia Topuria currently has the #1 spot in the pound-for-pound rankings. Islam Makachev is a close second, as debates rage on his #1 spot contention. However, according to Carlos Prates, who is set to face Leon Edwards at UFC 322, there’s a third candidate who just might be more deserving than the current and former lightweight champions.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 11

UFC 322 – Leon Edwards vs Carlos Prates: Preview & Betting Tips

The UFC 322 main card delivers one of the most intriguing welterweight matchups of the year as former champion Leon “Rocky” Edwards faces the surging Brazilian knockout specialist Carlos Prates.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 10

Carlos Prates Reveals Plan to Leapfrog Five Title Contenders With Never-Done-Before Feat at UFC 322

Former champion Leon Edwards is in a peculiar position since dropping the welterweight strap to Belal Muhammad. He’s making his return at UFC 322, with back-to-back losses, hoping to get a win back to stay near title contention.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 22

Jack Della Maddalena’s Coach on Makhachev – ‘Easier than Muhammad’

Ahead of next month’s UFC 322 megafight between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev, the champion’s coach has given his opinion on the fight. The common consensus is that the #2 P4P fighter on the planet, Makhachev, will be the toughest fight of Della Maddalena’s career.

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MMA News / MMA on SI / October 2

Ian Garry says Carlos Prates plans fake UFC retirement after winning title

Top UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry claims Carlos Prates is planning a hoax retirement should he win the UFC title after fighting (and beating) Leon Edwards later this year.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 25

Ian Machado Garry: 'Leon Edwards Is Done' Ahead of UFC 322 Clash With Carlos Prates

Ian Machado Garry isn’t buying Leon Edwards’ chances at a comeback. The outspoken Irish contender once again questioned the mindset of former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards (22-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC) as he prepares to return against Carlos Prates (22-7 MMA, 5-1 UFC) at UFC 322 on Nov.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 9

Carlos Prates admits UFC career nearly over as he outlines retirement plan

UFC welterweight sniper Carlos Prates doesn't plan on staying around for long, given that his next few fights go to plan. Prates has had a meteoric rise in the welterweight ranks, notching four knockout victories in 2024 before losing a potential title eliminator against Ian Machado Garry in April.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 18

After his spinning elbow knockout at UFC 319, what’s next for Carlos Prates?

This past Saturday night at UFC 319 in the featured matchup on the main card, we saw a really fun matchup in the welterweight division. Dangerous strikers clashed as Carlos Prates (22-7) took on Geoff Neal (16-7).

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 17

The Nightmare Of The Welterweight Division Is Back In Full Force

Bouncing back from the first defeat of his career in the promotion, welterweight phenom Carlos Prates picked up an amazing win at UFC 319 and may have

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / August 17

UFC 319 Results: Carlos Prates Secures Massive Knockout Over Geoff Neal

We had an exciting fight in the UFC Welterweight Division as Carlos Prates secured a first-round knockout over Geoff Neal right before the bell for the end of the first round at UFC 319.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 15

UFC 319 Fight Breakdown: Welterweights Clash in Thrilling Bout

The middleweights will undoubtedly be the stars of UFC 319, but the division one weight category below should supply one of the best fights of the card when Carlos Prates squares off with Geoff Neal.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 14

UFC 319 – Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates: Preview & Betting Tips

We have a fascinating welterweight clash at UFC 319 between Geoff Neal and Carlos Prates in a fight that promises fireworks for as long as it lasts. Neal (16-6) may now be past the absolute peak of his physical prime at the age of 34, and it’s possible we’ll see slight declines in speed and explosiveness from this point forward.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 29

Carlos Prates releases statement following UFC Kansas City loss

Carlos Prates entered the UFC Kansas City main event riding a n 11-fight winning streak. He hadn't suffered a loss since 2019, but that all changed last Saturday at T-Mobile Center.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 26

UFC stream: Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates Kansas City fight

Prepare for UFC welterweight action as dynamite striker Carlos Prates faces his stiffest test yet in Ireland's Ian Machado Garry. 'The Nightmare' is riding a hot streak of four finishes inside the Octagon, five if you include his Dana White's Contender Series appearance.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / April 25

Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates prediction, odds, pick for UFC Kansas City

The time has finally come for the UFC Kansas City Main Event as we’ll see two ranked beasts in the Welterweight (170) Division face off for a desirable spot in the standings.