UFC two-division champion Islam Makhachev reacted to fellow welterweight Carlos Prates’ recent Instagram video in which Prates is munching on Nutella-covered pancakes.
Many UFC fans have taken notice of Prates’ eating, smoking, and drinking habits. But even though he enjoys life outside of the octagon, ‘The Nightmare’ hasn’t let that affect his performance in the UFC.
The No. 6-ranked UFC welterweight recently became the first man to knock out former champion Leon Edwards. Before his UFC 322 knockout win against Edwards, Prates had also secured a knockout victory against Geoff Neal at UFC 319.
Prates drew Makhachev’s attention while eating Nutella-covered pancakes while wearing a papakha (a traditional fur hat worn in Dagestan, Chechnya, and the Caucasus region). The Brazilian also cleverly called out the P4P king by using the famous track “Dagestan” by Sabina in his video.
Check out Carlos Prates’ post below:
Makhachev reacted to Prates’ post by commenting:
“Too much calories 👀”
Check out Islam Makhachev’s comment below:
When Islam Makhachev lauded Carlos Prates
During UFC 322 fight week, Islam Makhachev was shocked when he saw Carlos Prates munching on Nutella cakes. The same night Makhachev became the welterweight champion by dethroning Jack Della Maddalena, Carlos Prates also knocked out Leon Edwards.
At the post-fight presser, Makhachev praised Prates and expressed surprise at how someone who smokes cigarettes and consumes Nutella cakes during fight week can perform so well. The Russian fighter said:
“I’m surprised that this guy [Carlos Prates], who smokes all day, beat the former champion… I don’t know who his nutritionist is… He is good. Crazy performance. Finish the former champion. Make it [look] easy.”
Check out Islam Makhachev’s comments about Carlos Prates below (0:33):
The promotion is yet to announce Islam Makhachev’s next opponent for his first title defense at 170-pounds. Meanwhile, Prates, among other top contenders, has also previously called out the champion and opined that he is the “easiest fight for Islam.”