Carlos Prates Explains Why Islam Makhachev’s UFC 330 Performance Makes Him More Confident in Future Fight

Carlos Prates explains why Islam Makhachev’s UFC 330 performance makes him more confident in future fight

Home » MMA News » Carlos Prates » Carlos Prates explains why Islam Makhachev’s UFC 330 performance… By Curtis Calhoun August 27, 2026 0 Comments Credit: Zuffa LLC UFC welterweight contender Carlos Prates saw gaping holes in Islam Makhachev’s game while watching him at UFC 330. UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev retained his title earlier this month by defeating Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330. Makhachev won by unanimous decision after win…

Carlos Prates Says UFC 330 Made Him More Confident He Can Beat Islam Makhachev

Carlos Prates says studying Islam Makhachev's UFC 330 win over Ian Machado Garry made him more confident about a title fight.

Carlos Prates explains why Islam Makhachev's UFC 330 performance makes him more confident in future fight

UFC welterweight contender Carlos Prates saw some gaping holes in Islam Makhachev's game watching his performance at UFC 330.

Carlos Prates Explains Why UFC 330 Made Him Even More Confident He Can Dethrone Islam Makhachev

Carlos Prates believes he’s now more confident that he can dethrone reigning UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev. Makhachev most recently registered the first defense of his 170-pound strap by defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 330. Makhachev’s wrestling and sambo proved too much for the Irishman. Although Garry did an excellent job defending takedowns and quickly getting back to his feet whenever he…