Carlos Prates is keen to problem Ilia Topuria sooner or later. Prates is at the moment using a three-fight win streak and has knocked out two former UFC champions in his earlier three outings.
For his subsequent battle, “The Nightmare” has made it clear that he desires a shot on the welterweight title and can take no different fights in between.
Prates desires to fight the winner of the potential Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry bout that might occur in August. If Garry manages to dethrone Makhachev, he and the Brazilian have already determined that they’d like to run it again in Brazil.
Reigning UFC light-weight champion Ilia Topuria, then again, will face present and two-time interim 155-pound titleholder Justin Gaethje on June 14 on the White Home. The Georgian-Spaniard is assured that he’ll knock out “The Spotlight” in Spherical 1, after which he plans to maneuver up in pursuit of three-division glory and would like to tackle pound-for-pound king and welterweight champion Makhachev.
Now Prates has one other supply for the undefeated knockout artist “El Matador.”
Carlos Prates desires to battle Ilia Topuria after capturing the UFC welterweight throne
On The Ariel Helwani Present, “The Nightmare” expressed his want to face “El Matador” if the latter strikes as much as 170 kilos. Prates sees a bout with Topuria as a “tremendous battle” and likewise a “cash battle.” As soon as Carlos Prates captures the welterweight belt, he plans to name out Topuria for a showdown. He advised Helwani:
“I’m excited about getting the belt after which possibly asking Topuria if he desires to come back to 170. Let’s do that. Let’s dance.
Take a look at Carlos Prates’ feedback about Ilia Topuria beneath:
