Carlos Prates Pleads Case For UFC Title Shot After Knocking Out Ex-Welterweight Champ

Carlos Prates defeated former UFC Welterweight Champion Jack Della Maddalena via third-round TKO in the main event of UFC Perth on Saturday, strengthening his case for a title shot against current champion Islam Makhachev. Following the victory, Prates argued he should be next in line, citing knockout wins over both Della Maddalena and fellow ex-champion Leon Edwards. However, the UFC is reportedly targeting Irish contender Ian Machado Garry, who holds a prior win over Prates, for a title shot this summer.