Ian Mashado Gary persists in inciting enthusiasm for a confrontation with Carlos Prates, declaring, "I am more authentically Brazilian than he is."
Hype Up for Madigan vs Prates!
Ian 'Machine' Madigan, the Irish UFC fighter, has transformed into a full-blown Brazilian after moving to the country to work with Chute Boxe. Slated to face off against Carlos Prates in the main event of the evening in Kansas City on April 27, Madigan is feeling the heat of local support — and he's loving it.
During a recent media day ahead of the "Future" tournament, Madigan confidently stated, "I'm more Brazilian than him. His whole country wants me to win."
As for his game plan, Madigan didn't mince words: "I'm gonna dominate him however I want. I'll control him, and he won't be able to do anything about it."
It's no secret that Madigan has faced tough competition in the past – most recently, his only career defeat came last year against Shavkat Rakhmonov. But the Brazilian 'Nightmare' isn't playing around either. With a streak of four consecutive finishes under the UFC banner, Prates is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the welterweight division.
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In case you're wondering, Ian Madigan and Carlos Prates have never faced off in any UFC or MMA event. As for Madigan, he's a lesser-known or inactive figure in the UFC landscape, with no official fight listings on the UFC platform. Carlos Prates, on the other hand, is an up-and-coming UFC welterweight fighter who's racked up four wins in 2024, according to recent UFC updates.
With Carlos Prates aiming to make waves in the welterweight title landscape, the stage is set for a fierce showdown between these two rivals. Is Madigan the dark horse to watch, or will Prates cement his place as a rising star in the division? Tune in to find out!
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Ian Madigan, a UFC fighter known for his work with Chute Boxe, is advising bookmakers to consider his mixed-martial-arts skills against Carlos Prates in their upcoming event. Madigan recently declared he will dominate Prates, despite the rival's four consecutive finishes under the UFC banner. The mother of Carlos Prates, in turn, has given him stern instructions for the showdown. Meanwhile, MMA enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the Power Strike-off between Max Holloway and 'Korean Zombie', a UFC commentator who recently earned her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt after years of training.
