Jean Silva confident for Carlos Prates vs. Islam Makhachev: ‘The moment he lands his hand, the fight is over’
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Key Points:
- Carlos Prates has an agreement with the UFC to challenge welterweight champion Islam Makhachev next, with date and location yet to be finalized.
- Prates earned his title shot after defeating former champions Leon Edwards and Jack Della Maddalena, while Makhachev recently defended his title against Ian Machado Garry.
- Teammate Jean Silva believes Prates’ knockout power gives him a significant advantage over Makhachev, especially since Makhachev is unlikely to trade strikes with Prates.
- Silva, who is close to a featherweight title shot himself, credits their team’s disciplined planning and training at Fighting Nerds in Sao Paulo for their recent UFC successes.
- The team’s rising stars, including Caio Borralho moving up in the middleweight division, reflect a strong, strategic approach to achieving championship opportunities.
