Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed martial artist |
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| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Date of Birth | 17/08/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Carlos Prates
24/10/2026
UFC announced that Carlos Prates and Michael Morales will meet for an interim welterweight title in the five-round main event of UFC 336 on 30/01/2027. The bout was set after a planned title defense for Islam Makhachev against Prates was scrapped because the date did not work for the champion. Prates, who has finished all seven of his UFC wins, has since publicly criticised Makhachev over the situation.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Carlos Augusto Monteiro Prates is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai fighter who competes in the welterweight division of the UFC. He is known by the nickname The Nightmare and fights primarily as a striker. He is a contender for the UFC welterweight title and was scheduled to face Michael Morales for the interim title at UFC 336 on 30/01/2027. |
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| Record | 24 wins and 7 losses in mixed martial arts, according to Tapology and Sherdog listings in 2026 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.85 m |
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| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb) |
| Reach | 198 cm (78 in) |
| Weight Class | Welterweight |
| Stance | Southpaw |
Personal Life
| Early Life | Raised in Taubaté, São Paulo, and has spoken publicly about a difficult childhood. |
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| Health | Diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at around eight years old, after struggling in school. |
Relationships & More
| Team Affiliation | Vale Top Team and The Fighting Nerds |
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Family
| Mother | Raised by a single mother |
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Career
| Early Career | Made his professional MMA debut in March 2012 at lightweight and built a record on Brazil's regional circuit, including promotions such as LFA. |
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| Muay Thai | Built a long Muay Thai career, with a reported kickboxing record of 29 wins and 5 losses, including bouts across Asia. |
| Contender Series | Earned a UFC contract in 2023 after a third-round stoppage win over Mitch Ramirez on Dana White's Contender Series. |
| UFC Debut | Made his UFC debut in February 2024 at UFC Vegas 86, knocking out Trevin Giles in the second round. |
| Notable UFC Wins | Stoppage wins over Trevin Giles, Charles Radtke, Li Jingliang, Neil Magny, Geoff Neal, Leon Edwards and Jack Della Maddalena. |
| Last Loss | Lost to Ian Machado Garry in April 2025, after which he returned with knockout wins over Geoff Neal, Leon Edwards and Jack Della Maddalena. |
| Interim Title Bout | Scheduled to meet Michael Morales for an interim welterweight title at UFC 336 on 30/01/2027. |
Style Quotient
| Fighting Style | Striker with a Muay Thai base and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals |
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| Approach | Aggressive, pressure-based pace with knockout power in hands and knees |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His nickname reportedly came from a resemblance people saw between him and a character from a Brazilian children's television show. | |
| 2. He has said he fought more than 100 Muay Thai bouts before committing fully to MMA. | |
| 3. He has openly discussed still smoking cigarettes despite his athletic career. | |
| 4. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. |
