Carlos Prates, preparing for his headlining fight at UFC on ESPN 66 against Ian Garry, feels confident following his rigorous training camp. Despite changes in opponent, Prates maintained his usual preparation routine. He focused on enhancing his takedown defense and ground skills by working with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert Vagner Motta. As he aims to secure a welterweight title shot with a victory, Prates has studied Garry's previous opponents to identify weaknesses. He is determined to dominate the fight, promising an intense bout until he asserts his game plan to victory.
"I didn't do anything different in that camp. Actually I always train for five rounds, even when I fight three rounds, so it was basically the same."
"My main focus while studying was not the Shavkat fight, but his fights with southpaws, like [Michael Page] and Geoff Neal, who were able to bring him difficult moments."
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