A detailed breakdown of Carlos Prates' recent victory highlights his dangerous striking arsenal and potential matchup with Islam Makhachev. The analysis notes that Prates has destroyed the lead legs of southpaws Leon Edwards and Jack Della Maddalena in the first round, with the ability to cause knockouts with 10-15 low kicks. Since Makhachev is also a southpaw, this presents a tactical challenge. The piece acknowledges Makhachev's high-level striking and wrestling ability, questioning whether Prates would remain the same fighter after being pressured on the ground. The author suggests UFC may need to decide whether to hold Prates for Makhachev or match him with Arman Tsarukyan first to determine a clear contender. The post describes a potential Prates versus Tsarukyan fight as potentially devastating.
