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Tale of the Tape
Age
32
Height
6' 1"
Reach
78"
Stance
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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
Morales vs Prates: Undefeated Streak Meets Pure Knockout Power for Interim Gold
Michael Morales (19-0) and Carlos Prates (24-7) collide for the interim welterweight title at UFC 336 on January 30 in Toronto.
Oct 24, 2026
Jean Silva Backs Carlos Prates to KO Makhachev and Take the 170 Belt
Prates says he has a UFC deal to fight welterweight champ Islam Makhachev. His Fighting Nerds teammate thinks 19 KOs settles it fast.
Oct 13, 2026
Colby Covington Says Carlos Prates Is Makhachev's Easiest Fight Yet
Covington reckons the 24-7 striker has 'no chance' against a champion with 13 career submissions. He's far less sure about unbeaten Michael Morales.
Oct 8, 2026