Photo: ESPN
Tale of the Tape
Age
32
Height
6' 1"
Reach
78"
Stance
Switch
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
77%
Win Rate
92%
Finish Rate
19
KO/TKO Wins
3
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
31
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Carlos Prates, better known as "The Nightmare", holds the #2 spot at welterweight, flying the flag for Brazil — and rankings that high aren't given away, they're taken.
On the feet he's a problem: 4.41 significant strikes a minute at 55% accuracy, and 79% of his wins end in a knockout. The math is bad for anyone standing across from him. Add a 78" reach, and the puzzle gets harder still.
He arrives on a 3-fight win streak — most recently Jack Della Maddalena, KO/TKO (Elbows) R3. Streaks like that don't stay unnoticed for long.
Recent Fights
Jack Della Maddalena
KO/TKO (Elbows) R3 · May 2, 2026
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates
Leon Edwards
KO/TKO (Punch) R2 · Nov 16, 2025
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
Geoff Neal
KO/TKO (Spinning Back Elbow) R1 · Aug 17, 2025
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev
Ian Machado Garry
Decision - Unanimous · Apr 27, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates
Neil Magny
KO/TKO (Punch) R1 · Nov 10, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates
Latest / Carlos Prates News
Makhachev Says He's Got 'At Least 3' Big Fights Left After UFC 330 Record
Islam Makhachev broke the UFC's consecutive-wins record at UFC 330 — and admits beating Ian Machado Garry was tougher than he planned.
Aug 25, 2026
Carlos Prates Wants Makhachev First, Then Promises to KO Morales
The No. 2 welterweight says he'll finish undefeated Michael Morales inside a round — but only after he gets his crack at Islam Makhachev's belt.
Aug 21, 2026
Carlos Prates Says the UFC Promised Him Next Shot at Islam Makhachev
Prates claims a new deal locks in a title fight against the 17-fight winning machine — while Michael Morales gets bumped despite serving as UFC 330 backup.
Aug 19, 2026