
Carlos Prates
24-7-0
Welterweight
About
Knockout-hunting Brazilian welterweight out of the Fighting Nerds gym whose ice-cold finishing has made him one of the division's fastest-rising stars.
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Carlos Prates is the kind of welterweight matchmakers and fans both circle on the calendar. A product of Brazil's breakout Fighting Nerds gym, he carries genuine one-shot knockout power and the unhurried composure to land it, and he turned that into a string of UFC finishes that fast-tracked him toward title contention.
Wins over a durable veteran like Neil Magny and a dangerous striker like Geoff Neal showed both his power and his polish. A competitive decision loss to Ian Garry was a reminder that the top of the division is unforgiving, but it did little to dim his stock.
For newcomers, he's an easy fighter to fall for: every Prates bout carries the sense that a highlight-reel finish is one exchange away.
Why fans love Prates
Spectacular knockouts, a calm killer's poise, and a quick climb up a stacked division.















