Carlos Prates opens up and highlights the difficulties of his next fight, at UFC 314

Carlos Prates in victory over Neil Magny (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Carlos Prates is about to face the most important fight of his career. After a perfect 2024, with four knockouts in four fights, the 'Nightmare' faces Geoff neal No. UFC 314. However, even in great form, the Fighting Nerds athlete does not underestimate his opponent.

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In an interview with UFC Brazil, Prates highlighted that Neal is a dangerous opponent, with knockout power, and that, as he is also left-handed, this makes the fight even more challenging. Despite this, he is excited to return to the octagon and compete in the most important duel of his career.

"Geoff neal He's a tough guy, he has a heavy hand and he's left-handed. So, the fight is a little more difficult, more intense, because I'm also left-handed, and it's always complicated to face another left-hander. But it's going to be a great fight! I'm looking forward to stepping into the octagon, feeling the energy again and, on top of that, facing an opponent who's better ranked than me. He's ranked tenth, so this fight is very important to me," said Prates.

At 31, Carlos Prates is the greatest Brazilian hope to win the unprecedented welterweight title (up to 77 kg). In his last fight, he knocked out Neil Magny and, in his first year in the UFC, he was added to the division's rankings.