Carlos Prates

"The Nightmare"

24-7-0#2Welterweight★ 7bonuses

BrazilLast 5

Kickboxing 2-0Muay Thai 0-1

Last fight: Win vs Jack Della Maddalena · TKO · May 2, 2026

24-7-0 · 22 finishes · Full stats →

NEXT FIGHT

vs Michael MoralesTitle bout

UFCUFC 336: Van vs Kape·Saturday, January 30, 2027

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Carlos Prates holds a professional MMA record of 24-7-0. Prates has won 24 fights: 19 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Prates lands 4.38 significant strikes per minute with 54% accuracy and averages 0.19 takedowns per 15 minutes. Prates also has 1 recorded Muay Thai bout. Prates also has 2 recorded Kickboxing bouts. Most recent fight: May 2, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, ONE.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 78"198 cm
Stance: Switch
DOB: Aug 17, 1993
Age: 33
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Taubate, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Upcoming

UFCUFC 336: Van vs KapeJan 30, 2027
vs Michael MoralesInterim WelterweightTitle bout

Latest on Carlos Prates

Career history

WIN
vs Jack Della Maddalena
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates· May 2, 2026· Welterweight· 24-7 vs 18-4
TKO
R3 · 3:17
POTN
WIN
vs Leon Edwards
VeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev· Nov 15, 2025· Welterweight· 23-7 vs 22-6
TKO
R2 · 1:28
POTN
WIN
vs Geoff Neal
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev· Aug 16, 2025· Welterweight· 22-7 vs 16-7
TKO
R1 · 4:59
POTN
LOSS
vs Ian Machado Garry
UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs Prates· Apr 26, 2025· Welterweight· 21-7 vs 16-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Neil Magny
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs Prates· Nov 9, 2024· Welterweight· 21-6 vs 29-13
TKO
R1 · 4:50
POTN
WIN
vs Li Jingliang
UFC 305: Du Plessis vs Adesanya· Aug 18, 2024· Welterweight· 20-6 vs 19-9
TKO
R2 · 4:02
POTN
WIN
vs Charles Radtke
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Imavov· Jun 8, 2024· Welterweight· 19-6 vs 9-4
TKO
R1 · 4:47
POTN
WIN
vs Trevin Giles
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Pyfer· Feb 10, 2024· Welterweight· 18-6 vs 16-6
TKO
R2 · 4:03
POTN
WIN
vs Mitch Ramirez
UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 60· Aug 29, 2023· Welterweight· 17-6 vs 7-1
TKO
R2 · 01:17
WIN
vs Eduardo Ramon
LFA 154: Fernando vs. Silva· Mar 10, 2023· Welterweight· 16-6 vs 21-8
TKO
R1 · 2:25
WIN
vs Moacir Rocha
LFA 146: Barbosa vs. Santos· Nov 4, 2022· Welterweight· 15-6 vs 12-7-1
TKO
R1 · 4:15
WIN
vs Charles Oliveira
SFT 37: Prates vs. Oliveira· Sep 3, 2022· Welterweight· 14-6 vs 8-4
TKO
R1 · 3:14
WIN
vs Taffarel Brasil
SFT 35: Marajó vs. Manchinha· Jun 4, 2022· Welterweight· 13-6 vs 16-10
TKO
R2 · 1:52
WIN
vs Alan Silva
SFT 32: Nogueira vs. Marajó· Dec 18, 2021· Lightweight· 12-6 vs 7-4-1
TKO
R1 · 1:21
WIN
vs Joseph Luciano
ONE Warrior Series 9· Dec 4, 2019· Welterweight· 11-6 vs 1-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Gadzhimurad Abdulaev
ONE Warrior Series 6· Jun 20, 2019· Welterweight· 10-6 vs 5-0
UD
R3
WIN
vs Gunther Kalunda
ONE Warrior Series 5· Apr 25, 2019· Welterweight· 10-5 vs 5-1
TKO
R2 · 4:45
WIN
vs Kuerbanjiang Tuluosibake
WLF W.A.R.S. 30· Dec 14, 2018· Welterweight· 9-5 vs 20-14
TKO
R1 · 0:28
WIN
vs Jiang Tao
Chin Woo Men· Apr 7, 2017· Welterweight· 8-5 vs 5-8
TKO
R2 · 3:35
LOSS
vs Mikhail Romanchuk
Chin Woo Men· Jan 7, 2017· Welterweight· 7-5 vs 2-0
TKO
WIN
vs Jiming Sun
Chin Woo Men· Nov 6, 2016· Welterweight· 7-4 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 4:58
WIN
vs Yousef Wehbe
Full Metal Dojo 8· Jan 10, 2016· Welterweight· 6-4 vs 3-3
SUB
R2 · 2:56
LOSS
vs Ary Santos
MMA Super Heroes 6· Oct 25, 2014· Lightweight· 5-4 vs 8-5
SUB
R1 · 3:24
WIN
vs Bruno Pereira
Sao Paulo Regional· Jun 14, 2014· 5-3 vs 4-2
SUB
LOSS
vs Claudiere Freitas
Premium FC 3· Nov 22, 2013· Lightweight· 4-3 vs 10-10
SUB
R1 · 3:10
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Sao Paulo Regional· Nov 10, 2013· 4-2
TKO
LOSS
vs Diogo Cavalcanti
SFT 1· Sep 20, 2013· Lightweight· 3-2 vs 6-1
SUB
R1 · 4:54
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Minas Gerais Regional· May 11, 2013· 3-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Rafael Nunes
Max Fight· May 13, 2012· 2-1 vs 7-0
TKO
WIN
vs Renato da Silva Jr.
Sao Paulo Regional· Mar 24, 2012· 2-0 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Sergio Vieira
Max Fight· Mar 17, 2012· 1-0 vs 6-5
TKO

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Fighting Nerds

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

One-Shot Power

99 · best in division

Sniper

99 · top 1% in division

Fast Hands

99 · top 1% in division

Punch power97

Kick power99

Punch speed99

Kick speed99

Accuracy99

Takedowns44

Ground striking75

Submissions46

Chin94

Body strength93

Cardio64

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 24-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.41per min

55% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.30per min

48% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.18per 15 min

100% success

Takedowns stuffed78%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 7-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.38per min

54% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.35per min

48% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.19per 15 min

100% success

Takedowns stuffed79%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Carlos Prates sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Carlos Prates has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $400,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×7

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Welterweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Carlos Prates earns per fight.

Carlos Prates's salary & career earnings →

Official UFC Ranking

Carlos Prates's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #2 Welterweight
Meta rank: #1 Welterweight
Peak: #2 Welterweight
First ranked: Nov 12, 2024
Times ranked: 89

Welterweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1810▲21
Peak: 1810May 2, 2026
Rated fights: 29

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Frequently asked questions

When does Carlos Prates fight next?

Carlos Prates fights Michael Morales on Saturday, January 30, 2027 at UFC 336: Van vs Kape.

What is Carlos Prates's record?

Carlos Prates's professional MMA record is 24-7-0.

Who is Carlos Prates fighting next?

Carlos Prates's next opponent is Michael Morales at UFC 336: Van vs Kape.

Who did Carlos Prates fight last?

Carlos Prates most recently fought Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates on Saturday, May 2, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Carlos Prates fight in?

Carlos Prates fights at Interim Welterweight.

Is Carlos Prates ranked in the UFC?

Carlos Prates is currently ranked #2 in the UFC Welterweight division.

How many knockouts does Carlos Prates have?

Carlos Prates has 19 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Carlos Prates won?

Carlos Prates has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses: 7× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Carlos Prates?

Carlos Prates is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Carlos Prates weigh?

Carlos Prates weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Carlos Prates's reach?

Carlos Prates has a reach of 78" (198 cm).

How old is Carlos Prates?

Carlos Prates is 33 years old (born Aug 17, 1993).

Where is Carlos Prates from?

Carlos Prates is from Brazil.

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CAREER SUMMARY