Carlos Prates
Islam Makhachev
Conversation History
“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.
“I am surprised how this guy who smokes all day beat the former champion.”
– via the UFC 322 Post Fight Press Conference, reacting to Carlos Prates' knockout win over Leon Edwards
“Today I saw a guy, Carlos Prates... he was eating Nutella cake at lunchtime in fight week. It’s something I never do. I understand I am bigger than this guy, you know. I don’t touch anything other than what the nutrition team gives me, and I still have to cut so much”
– via an episode of 'Anatomy of a Fighter', expressing surprise at Carlos Prates' food intake.