LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Sorry “Chaos.”
High Brazilian prospect Carlos Prates secured the largest win over his younger Final Preventing Championship (UFC) profession in the principle occasion of UFC Vegas 100 final night time (Sat., Nov. 9, 2024) when he face-planted Neil Magny within the first spherical from contained in the UFC Apex in Las Vegas (watch highlights).
After his implausible knockout win, “The Nightmare” had two good callouts for his subsequent outing: No. 4 ranked Welterweight Jack Della Maddalena and No. 10 seeded Geoff Neal.
In the course of the UFC Vegas 100 post-fight press convention (watch right here), Prates defined the callouts however understood it may very well be uncertain.
“Bro, to be sincere, I believe the best choice can be in opposition to Jack Della Maddalena, however you’ve the rankings,” Prates informed MMAMania.com. “So, I believe he’s No. 4, and doubtless subsequent Tuesday, I shall be No. 15, and I don’t know if he’ll settle for the struggle. Additionally, I don’t know if the UFC goes to try this struggle or in the event that they assume it’s attention-grabbing. If the rankings [don’t make sense], I shall be blissful to struggle in opposition to Geoff Neal – that will be cool.”
This previous week, former three-time UFC title challenger Colby Covington referred to as for a struggle in opposition to Maddalena. Nonetheless, sources have knowledgeable MMAMania.com that Covington prefers to not struggle Maddalena in Australia. Plus, who needs to see Covington attempt to wrestle an thrilling striker?
So, let’s be sincere: a struggle between Prates and Maddelena can be completely fireworks, and it might get Maddalena a struggle in his dwelling nation of Australia—one thing he struggles to get as a result of so many fighters refuse to struggle “down underneath.”
The one downside is Maddalena could also be one struggle away from a Welterweight title shot, and a win in opposition to Prates doesn’t essentially push him ahead all an excessive amount of.
However, “The Nightmare” is certainly capturing for the moon however would possibly find yourself within the stars whereas combating Neal (which is a enjoyable struggle, too).
Prates is at the moment 4-0 contained in the Octagon with 4 brutal knockout wins, principally securing him ‘Rookie of the Yr.”
For full UFC Vegas 100 outcomes, protection, and highlights click on HERE.
