Fighting Nerds coach: Ian Garry has tools to defeat Islam Makhachev

In a Monday interview with Sherdog.com, Fighting Nerds coach Pablo Sucupira said Carlos Prates should receive the next UFC welterweight title shot, contrasting Prates’ recent comment about taking one more fight. Prates told Daniel Cormier last week on the Pound 4 Pound podcast he would face Michael Morales if required before a UFC welterweight title opportunity. Sucupira argued Carlos Prates’ consecutive knockouts of former champions justify the next step. He cited the Australia win over Jack Della Maddalena and projected an August bout between Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry, with Prates targeting the winner. Sucupira highlighted perceived size and style factors favoring Garry, while acknowledging Makhachev’s status and noting personal bias.