Fight Setup: Carlos Prates Receives Preparation for Confrontation with Ian Mashado Garry, Instigated by His Mother.
Score a bonus by heeding advice from his mom
Meet Carlos Prates, the terrifying UFC welterweight contender with a mom who's anything but passive. She's deep in his career, offering valuable insights that make all the difference. In a recent ESPN vlog, she dished out advice for his upcoming fight against Ian Machado Garry:
"Keep your opponent on their toes. Got it? End the fight swiftly, just like your mom prefers - with a spectacular finish."
Carlos, a Brazilian native with a 10-fight knockout streak under his belt, is steeped in six years of Muay Thai training in Thailand. The man known as "The Nightmare" trains at Vale Top Team/Fighting Nerds, boasts a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and packs a powerful punch with a record of 21 wins (16 KOs, 3 submissions, 2 decisions) and a mere 6 losses.
As of today, he ranks at #13 in the UFC welterweight division. On April 27, 2025, he'll face Garry in the main event of UFC on ESPN 66 in Kansas City. A victory might just propel him closer to the top of the rankings and within striking distance of a title shot.
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Carlos Prates, born August 17, 1993, in Taubaté, Brazil, is a professional fighter with an impressive striking background. He stands at 6'1" with a 78-inch reach, and his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu attests to his formidable skills on the ground. Known as "The Nightmare," he trains at Vale Top Team/Fighting Nerds and has notched up over 100 Muay Thai fights. As of November 12, 2024, Prates ranks at #13 in the UFC welterweight division. His recent bouts include a bout against Neil Magny at UFC Kansas City in April 2025, and he is set to face the #7-ranked Ian Machado Garry in a high-stakes clash to make his mark on the title race.
- Despite being a feared UFC welterweight contender, Carlos Prates continues to seek advice from his mother, who is deeply involved in his career.
- In a upcoming fight against Ian Machado Garry, 'The Nightmare' Prates aims to end the contest swiftly, just as his mom prefers - with a spectacular finish.
- With a 10-fight knockout streak and a record of 21 wins, Carlos Prates, a Korean native with a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, will be facing Garry in the main event of UFC on ESPN 66, in hopes of securing a spot closer to the title.
- In the world of mixed-martial-arts (MMA), sports commentator Laura Sanko recently achieved a black belt in jiu-jitsu, mirroring Prates' own martial arts accomplishments.
