Carlos Prates desires UFC 312 return vs. high welterweight contender

LAS VEGAS – Carlos Prates is setting his sights on a few of the huge canines within the welterweight division.

Prates (21-6 MMA, 4-0 UFC), who knocked out Neil Magny this previous Saturday in the principle 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 apart from high title contender Jack Della Maddalena, however will settle with veteran contender Geoff Neal.

“To be trustworthy, I feel the best choice can be in opposition to Jack Della Maddalena, however you may have 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 advised reporters on the UFC Struggle Night time 247 post-fight information convention. “Additionally, if UFC goes to do this battle, in the event that they discover it fascinating. But when it’s too far and Jack Della Madalena don’t agree, I’d be blissful to battle Geoff Neal, that will 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 essential occasion, and Prates couldn’t really feel any higher.

“It’s like a dream,” Prates mentioned 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 blissful. However it’s nonetheless like a dream.”