Carlos Prates
10 stories covering Carlos Prates — news, results and analysis.
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
Rakhmonov Teases 19-0 vs 19-0 Showdown With Michael Morales
Two unbeaten welterweights, 38 wins and zero losses between them. Rakhmonov hasn't fought since December 2024 — and he likes what Morales is selling.
Oct 6, 2026
Michael Morales Calls Out the Welterweight Division While Garry Fires Back
Morales is 7-0 in the UFC with three straight first-round KOs, but inactivity could leave him on the outside of the title picture until 2027.
Oct 5, 2026
Marcos Degli Wants to Be Flyweight's Carlos Prates on DWCS Debut
Degli rides a 12-fight win streak with 11 finishes into Tuesday's Contender Series. His pitch: heavy hands in a division short on them.
Sep 22, 2026
Islam Makhachev Ranks His Welterweight Threats — and Backs Ian Garry
Makhachev calls Garry the most dangerous man at 170 and a future champ, but not until the record-setting champion is gone. Prates could be next before February.
Sep 14, 2026
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
Carlos Prates Wants Makhachev, Promises to Bring the Belt to Brazil
Riding a 19-KO résumé and the No. 2 welterweight ranking, Prates says he'll knock out a champion who's lost once in 30 fights.
Aug 18, 2026
Contender Series Season 10 Lands on Paramount+ Aug 11 With 4 Champs to Its Name
DWCS returns for a historic 10th season on August 11, having already minted four UFC champions and a wave of ranked contenders like Carlos Prates.
Jul 30, 2026