Matt Brown says he'd be happy if Carlos Prates breaks his welterweight KO record

UFC veteran Matt Brown has stated he would be pleased if Carlos Prates breaks his welterweight knockout record in the UFC. Brown currently holds the divisional record with 13 knockouts, while Prates has 7. Brown expressed that he is a long-time fan of Prates and has even met him personally, with Prates saying Brown's training DVDs inspired him and helped him learn techniques. Brown praised Prates' recent performance against Jack Della Maddalena but noted that facing Islam Makhachev next will be a completely different level of competition. Brown's welcoming attitude toward potentially losing his record reflects his respect for Prates as a fighter.