Marcos Parrumpinha criticizes Carlos Prates' lifestyle and partying: 'He's not a good example'

Carlos Prates enjoys barbecue, alcoholic drinks, dancing and even a samurai sword after winning the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

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One of the most promising fighters in all of Brazilian MMA, Carlos Prates He has stood out both inside and outside the octagon since his UFC debut in 2024. However, as much as his brutal knockouts have made him a fan favorite, not all sports personalities seem to approve of the fighter's conduct. In an interview published by the 'Laerte Viana na Área' channel on YouTube last Wednesday (29), Marcos Parrumpinha said he did not agree with the fighter's lifestyle, known for appearing in videos smoking and consuming alcohol.

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When asked if he had ever had to deal with an athlete with habits similar to those of the welterweight (up to 77,1 kg), the coach denied it and said he would not accept working with fighters of that profile. Despite highlighting that he enjoys watching the fighter from São Paulo fight and understands that partying can help him perform, he expressed his disapproval of the Fighting Nerds smoker's conduct.

"Thank God no (there's never been an athlete like that). I wouldn't train the guy. Look, I like..." Carlos PratesI think he's a hell of a fighter, but I don't agree with the examples he gives. I even apologize to him. Carlos Prates"Drinking, smoking, and partying all night isn't the example you set for a child or young person who wants to get into sports. He's an exception who succeeded, and that's what works for him. If other athletes do what he does, they're screwed. I'm not here to judge anyone. It works for him? Great. Maybe if he went to bed early, didn't drink or smoke, he wouldn't have gotten where he is. But I don't agree with those examples. Although I enjoy watching him fight, I wouldn't coach him. That's my choice," stated the American Top Team coach.

An example for children is Arman, who assaults fans before a fight, headbutts opponents for no reason, slaps opponents in the face, violently throws another opponent off a mat... among other things. pic.twitter.com/YSjUY23v0T

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The statement generated a series of reactions on social media. While some internet users understood the arguments presented by Parrumpinha, others recalled controversial behaviors exhibited by some of the coach's athletes, such as... Arman TsarukyanFor example. It's worth noting that Prates was also criticized. publicly by Rangel Farias recently.

Carlos Prates returns to the octagon this Saturday.

Della Maddalena and Prates in the promotional poster for UFC PerthPhoto: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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With only one defeat for Ian Gary In the biggest MMA event in the world, the Fighting Nerds Smoker has recovered and is coming off victories against Geoff neal e Leon edwards, both by knockout. Now, he has the opportunity to add another former champion to his record this Saturday (2), when he faces off against Jack Della Maddalena in the main fight of UFC PerthThe Australian hasn't stepped into the octagon since he was dominated by Islam makhachev in November last year.