Carlos Prates wants UFC 312 return vs. top welterweight contender

LAS VEGAS – Carlos Prates is setting his sights on among the massive canines within the welterweight division.

Prates (21-6 MMA, 4-0 UFC), who knocked out Neil Magny this previous Saturday in the primary occasion of UFC Struggle Night time 247, desires to return in February on the UFC 312 pay-per-view that’s set to go down in Sydney, Australia. And his alternative of opponent? None aside from prime title contender Jack Della Maddalena, however will settle with veteran contender Geoff Neal.

“To be trustworthy, I feel the most suitable choice can be in opposition to Jack Della Maddalena, however you’ve got the rankings, and he’s No. 4, and doubtless subsequent Tuesday, I’m going to be 15, so I don’t know if he’ll settle for the battle,” Prates instructed reporters on the UFC Struggle Night time 247 post-fight information convention. “Additionally, if UFC goes to try this battle, in the event that they discover it attention-grabbing. But when it’s too far and Jack Della Madalena don’t agree, I might be glad to battle Geoff Neal, that may be cool.”

Prates has been on fireplace since debuting within the UFC this yr. In simply 10 months, he’s picked up 4 knockout wins and has gained a $50,000 Efficiency of the Night time bonus for every end.

His stoppage win over Magny (29-13 MMA, 22-12 UFC), was his first UFC principal occasion, and Prates couldn’t really feel any higher.

“It’s like a dream,” Prates stated when requested about his UFC run. “Like two years in the past I used to be preventing for like perhaps $200, and now I’m doing some huge cash. It’s a dream. I labored arduous for this for a few years, and I’m actually glad. However it’s nonetheless like a dream.”