Charles Oliveira Predicts Carlos Prates Will Defeat Islam Makhachev

Charles Oliveira has expressed confidence that Carlos Prates can defeat Islam Makhachev in an upcoming welterweight title match. Oliveira's prediction follows Makhachev's recent successful title defense against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, where Makhachev set a record for the longest UFC winning streak.

Oliveira, who previously lost to Makhachev in a lightweight title fight, believes that Garry's performance provides a strategy for Prates to follow. He noted Prates' knockout power and jiu-jitsu skills as key factors that could lead to victory if he maintains composure during the fight.

Prates is reportedly next in line to challenge Makhachev, with a potential matchup scheduled for UFC 336 in January. Oliveira's backing of Prates marks a continuation of his predictions against Makhachev, despite his own experience facing the champion.