Carlos Prates says he'll get 'smashed' before knocking out Islam Makhachev

Brazilian MMA fighter Carlos Prates has made an unusual self-deprecating prediction about a potential fight with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, suggesting he expects to take significant damage before ultimately knocking Makhachev out. Prates acknowledged Makhachev's elite grappling and striking abilities, yet remained confident in his own finishing power. No official date or booking for the bout has been announced.