Draft:Carlos Prates
| Carlos Prates | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Nightmare |
| Fighting out of | Brazil |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 27 |
| Wins | 21 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 0 |
Carlos Prates (born 17 August 1993) is an Brazilian mixed martial artist and Muaythai fighter who competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
His professional MMA debut took place in 2012, but his early career had a rocky start. Over his first nine fights, he faced several challenges, finishing with a 5-4 record. These setbacks were partly attributed to his competing in an unsuitable weight class and a lack of discipline in his training regimen. Eventually, Prates honed his skills and found his stride, particularly after an extended stay in Thailand, where he gained valuable experience in Muay Thai.[1]
Prates fought extensively in the Asian MMA scene, participating in events like China’s Chin Woo Men and Thailand’s Full Metal Dojo. He also joined ONE Championship’s Warrior Series in 2019, where he gained recognition with wins against fighters such as Gunther Kalunda.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "UFC Vegas 100 Headliner Carlos Prates Reveals How His Career Turned Around". Sherdog. Retrieved 2024-11-12.