Carlos Prates pushes for UFC welterweight title shot after Perth stoppage
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Updated · MMA Fighting · May 4
Carlos Prates pushes for UFC welterweight title shot after Perth stoppage
9 articles · Updated · MMA Fighting · May 4
Daniel Cormier said the Brazilian's third-round finish of former champion Jack Della Maddalena on Saturday showed he is championship-ready at 170 pounds.
Cormier said Prates has demolished two former champions in a row and argued few would object if he challenged champion Islam Makhachev after Ian Machado Garry.
Prates rebounded from a 2025 decision loss to Garry with three straight knockouts, but the division remains crowded with contenders awaiting title opportunities.
Will Carlos Prates leapfrog Ian Machado Garry to face Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title after his stunning UFC Perth victory?
Could a title eliminator against Michael Morales derail Prates' championship momentum, or solidify his claim as the division’s top contender?
What key changes did Carlos Prates make to transform from freezing in a main event to dominating two former champions by knockout?