Matt Brown reacts to Carlos Prates potentially breaking his UFC knockout record and his chances against Islam Makhachev
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Carlos Prates secured his seventh UFC win and seventh knockout by defeating former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena, tying him for fifth all-time in UFC welterweight knockouts.
- Matt Brown, the UFC's all-time leader in welterweight knockouts with 13, expressed admiration for Prates and praised his diverse striking skills displayed in the recent fight.
- Prates has knocked out two former champions in consecutive fights and called for a title shot, though Ian Machado Garry, who previously defeated Prates, is expected to be the next challenger for champion Islam Makhachev.
- Brown highlighted the difficulty challengers face against Makhachev, especially since the top contenders are primarily strikers, and advised Makhachev to remain active and defeat his opponents quickly to solidify his legacy.
- Makhachev holds the record for most lightweight title defenses and could potentially approach Georges St-Pierre’s welterweight defense record, making his reign a significant era in UFC history.
