Daniel Cormier says Carlos Prates looked more impressive than Islam Makhachev and suggests bold UFC booking

4 Fights We Need to See After UFC Fight Night

Carlos Prates has once again lived up to his nickname. He is an absolute nightmare for the UFC welterweight division.

Daniel Cormier says Carlos Prates looked more impressive than Islam Makhachev and suggests bold UFC booking

Daniel Cormier believes Carlos Prates delivered a more impactful performance against Jack Della Maddalena than Islam Makhachev did in his title win over the same opponent.

UFC Prates breaks knockout record chance vs Makhachev

Matt Brown highlighted Carlos Prates’ rising threat after Prates produced his seventh straight UFC win by finishing Jack Della Maddalena with another knockout. With that finish also marking his seventh knockout in UFC competition, Prates has quickly positioned himself as a unique stylistic…

Chael Sonnen: Conor McGregor in Trouble Against Carlos Prates

Chael Sonnen argues that Conor McGregor would face significant challenges against Carlos Prates, especially after Prates' recent victory over Jack Della Maddalena. Sonnen emphasizes that a 37-year-old McGregor, absent from the octagon for almost five years, lacks the necessary form to compete with an in-prime competitor like Prates. Although McGregor is set for a return in July against Max Holloway, Sonnen believes his chances of success are sli…

What's Next: UFC Perth Winners

UFC Perth gave us a nice blend of stakes and action, crowned by a great main event that gave us of the standout performances of 2026, so far. Carlos Prates dismantled former champion Jack Della Maddalena like he said he would. While the home crowd saw their favourite lose in the main event, Quillan Salkilld, […]

Daniel Cormier thinks Carlos Prates is ready for title shot following UFC Perth: "Nobody would complain"

If Carlos Prates leapfrogs Ian Machado Garry to get a UFC title shot against Islam Makhachev, Daniel Cormier would be all for it.