Carlos Prates Offers Blunt Criticism of Islam Makhachev After UFC 330 Win
Summary
Islam Makhachev won the UFC Welterweight Championship fight against Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision. Carlos Prates, who may be Makhachev’s next challenger, criticized Makhachev’s fighting style as boring and said he learned ways to defend against Makhachev’s takedowns.Key Facts
- Islam Makhachev won the main event at UFC 330 against Ian Machado Garry.
- Makhachev won by unanimous decision after five rounds.
- Makhachev controlled most of the fight with seven takedowns out of 15 attempts.
- Carlos Prates attended the fight and later criticized Makhachev’s grappling style as boring to watch.
- Prates said he prefers striking (punching and kicking) over grappling (wrestling on the ground).
- Prates believes he is better at kickboxing than Makhachev.
- Prates signed a new eight-fight contract with the UFC and is next in line for a title shot.
- Prates lost to Ian Machado Garry in a previous fight in April 2023 by unanimous decision.
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