Carlos Prates, the sixth-ranked UFC welterweight contender, mentioned the rumours he has been listening to concerning Islam Makhachev’s subsequent opponent when the latter defends his 170-pound championship for the primary time.
The welterweight division stays full of Ian Machado Garry, Shavkat Rakhmonov, Prates, Kamaru Usman, and Michael Morales desirous to get a crack on the title subsequent. Nevertheless, newly minted champion Makhachev has expressed his need to struggle former champion Usman.
And now, Prates has mentioned that he has been listening to that Usman is subsequent in line to problem Makhachev. The P4P king and ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ have the identical supervisor, Ali Abdelaziz, who additionally desires to see this struggle and has vowed to offer his all to ensure it occurs. Prates informed MMAFighting:
“I believe Kamaru might reduce the road from what I’m listening to. That’s what Makhachev desires. They’ve the identical administration. It’s not a simple struggle for Makhachev, however I don’t assume Usman wins.”
Take a look at Carlos Prates’ feedback beneath:
Islam Makhachev believes Kamaru Usman is his “hardest problem”
Though the media doesn’t assume Kamaru Usman is a troublesome problem for Islam Makhachev, the Russian fighter thinks the precise opposite. Although Usman is 38 years outdated and has solely gained one in all his earlier 4 fights, Makhachev considers him a formidable opponent for himself and the vast majority of the main contenders. Islam Makhachev informed Red Corner MMA:
“The media doesn’t imagine on this struggle, however for my part, Usman would steamroll by way of every of those up-and-comers like Morales, Prates… These guys haven’t been checked but. I believe Usman can be the toughest struggle for me.”
Take a look at Islam Makhachev’s feedback beneath:
Usman’s earlier achievements and his standing as some of the dominant champions are considered by many within the MMA group. However given his current type and degree of exercise, he’s undoubtedly not the fierce and lethal fighter he as soon as was. Therefore, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ isn’t a logical option to be the following welterweight title challenger.
