VIDEO: Carlos Prates trains with Alex Poatan's rival in Europe and receives a gift.

Prates during training. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/thenightmare_170

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Carlos Prates doesn't stop. The Brazilian was conducting seminars around Europe last week and has now been seen training with an opponent of Alex Poatan , the Czech Jiří Procházka.

Carlos Prates traveled to the Czech Republic and trained with Jiri Prochazka . During this visit, Jiri Prochazka took a moment to give a gift to the Brazilian and his entire team present at the academy.

Jiri Prochazka gives gifts to Carlos Prates and his whole team for coming to Czech and training with him ❤️

via @Full_Violence pic.twitter.com/RehlP4koYa

— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) December 23, 2025

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With images of this meeting between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Prates being shared on social media, Prochazka reposted one of the posts with a comment.

"Sharing current knowledge and work," Jiri Prochazka said on his official profile on X, formerly Twitter, regarding the meeting with the Brazilian.

Today's knowledge sharing and work ⚡️ https://t.co/MN9tE6I8WV

— Jiri BJP Prochazka (@jiri_bjp) December 14, 2025

Jiri Prochazka's MMA numbers

Jiri Prochazka has a record of 32 wins and five losses in his professional MMA career. Prochazka has won the UFC light heavyweight title (up to 93 kg). This feat occurred against Brazilian Glover Teixeira at UFC 275 on June 12, 2022.

Throughout his UFC career, Jiri Prochazka has faced Brazilian Alex Poatan twice . The Czech fighter lost both fights. It's worth remembering that on both occasions, the light heavyweight title was at stake. Currently, Jiri is ranked number one.

Carlos Prates' stats in MMA.

Carlos Prates has a record of 23 wins and seven losses in his professional MMA career. The Brazilian is ranked sixth in the UFC's welterweight division (up to 77 kg). Prates has been with the company since February 2024, when he defeated Trevin Giles via knockout (punches) in the second round of UFC Fight Night 236.

Carlos remains in the fight to secure a UFC welterweight title shot. According to the fighter himself, this opportunity could arise next year.

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