Carlos Prates - trash talks and Quotes

“I think Kamaru could cut the line from what i'm hearing”

– via MMA Fighting commenting on the welterweight division, stating that he believes Kamaru Usman is likely to "cut the line" and receive the next title shot against Islam Makhachev based on what he has heard.

“I'm the easiest fight for Islam. Because Kamaru Usman, he's a bada**. He's already damn good at wrestling. I'm different, I get taken down the most. Come fight me, it will be easy for you”

– via Laerte Viana, campaigning for a title shot against Islam Makhachev by positioning himself as the easiest opponent.

“From what I watch, I think it’s defend the takedowns and beat him up, right? If you let him get on top [position], even if you’re good at jiu jitsu, it’s hard to sweep a guy like that, it’s hard to submit a guy like that. His wrestling is very high level; he has a very good base. I think it’s really to defend the takedowns, tire him out, attack the body, the legs, and then knock him out”

– explaining the path to victory for Jack Della Maddalena against Islam Makhachev at UFC 322

“I know Makhachev is good on the feet and he’s good on the ground, and Jack Della Maddalena is a boxer. He might be stronger than Makhachev. I’m anxious to see, but the champion isn’t champion by accident. From what I’ve followed, the fight slightly favors Jack Della Maddalena, right?”

– via MMA Fighting, leaning toward Jack Della Maddalena in the UFC 322 main event