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Charles Oliveira: Ian Garry showed Carlos Prates how to beat Islam Makhachev

Charles Oliveira believes Carlos Prates has the tools to dethrone Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight titleholder Islam Makhachev.
Charles Oliveira: Ian Garry showed Carlos Prates how to beat Islam Makhachev

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Fri, October 16, 2026 at 5:13 AM UTC·

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