Prates promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
UFC sensation, Carlos Prates He is taking advantage of the career change like no one else. A fanatical Corinthians supporter, the company's top middleweight (up to 77,1 kg) experienced something different last Sunday (30). The member of the 'Fighting Nerds' team was present at the 'Neo Química Arena', in São Paulo, to support his beloved club against Botafogo in the Brasileirão.
On his official Instagram account, Prates documented every moment, from his trip to the stadium to his arrival in the VIP box. Walking through the backstage area of the arena, the fighter watched the Corinthians players warming up and even joked with striker Yuri Alberto, one of the team's key players.
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On the pitch, Prates watched the players enter to take their positions. Radiating friendliness, the striker looked at 'The Nightmare', smiled, and adopted a fighting stance, eliciting a laugh from him. Upon his presence being announced at the stadium, the fighter was applauded by some of the fans and rejoiced in the public's affection. However, to Carlos's dismay, Corinthians only managed a 2-2 draw at home against Botafogo.
Fighting for the belt?
With the victories in UFC 322, an event held in November, the possibility of a fight between Carlos Prates e Islam makhachevThe welterweight champion has been crowned. However, the Brazilian faces competition from other big names vying for the title. Ian Gary, Ilia Topuria, Kamaru Usman, MichaelMorales e Shavkat Rakhmonov They also want to face the Russian and are asking the organization for the opportunity to challenge him.
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