Prates promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Carlos Prates He received a deadline from Dana White. The Brazilian revealed in an interview that the UFC president promised he would fight for the UFC belt. Prates recounted how this conversation took place behind the scenes.
In a video posted on X's 'Red Corner MMA' profile, formerly Twitter, Carlos Prates He made it clear that his main goal is to become UFC champion. The Brazilian stated that Dana White already considers him among the favorites to compete for the company's welterweight (up to 77kg) title.
“Yes, yes. I think the last time, when I was about to fight Leon (Edwards), I asked him (Dana White) that. He said that if I finished Leon in the first round, the belt would come to me. He said that… They asked me to go to the weigh-in, backstage, still with my glasses on. And I just asked him (Dana). He said that if I finished Leon in the first round, the title shot would come to me. I said, 'Seriously?' And he said yes. He said yes, for sure,” he revealed. Carlos Prates in an interview.
Carlos Prates revealed Dana said yes to a title shot after he finished Leon edwards In the first round 😲🔥
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— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) December 22, 2025
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When will Carlos Prates' next fight be in the UFC?
The date and time of the next fight are not yet known. Carlos Prates by the UFC. The Brazilian last fought against Leon Edwards at event number 322., in New York (USA), in November. Prates has been with the company since February 2024, when he debuted winning. Trevin giles via knockout (punches) in the second round of UFC Fight Night 236.
Carlos Prates He has already had seven fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, recording six wins and one loss. As a professional in MMA, the Brazilian has accumulated 23 wins and seven losses. Currently, Carlos is ranked sixth in the UFC welterweight division.
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