VIDEO: Caio Borralho, Maurício Ruffy and Jean Silva go crazy after Carlos Prates' knockout at UFC Perth: 'He will be champion'

Borralho and Prates backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

It's no secret that Carlos Prates was the main highlight of UFC PerthIn the main fight of the event held last Saturday (2), in Australia, the Brazilian was not intimidated by performing in hostile territory and gave a tremendous beating to Jack Della Maddalena, former welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg). As could not be otherwise, the main members of the 'Fighting Nerds' academy and Mauricio Ruffy They celebrated their friend's triumph.

Present at the 'RAC Arena', in the VIP row, Caio Borralho, who was one of the UFC's guest fighters to promote the event, couldn't contain his emotion when he saw Prates achieve the biggest victory of his career. Outside the octagon, the top middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) cheered and applauded his friend, who came close to competing for the welterweight belt.

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Check out the reaction of @CaioBorralho with the spectacular victory of @TheNightmare_170 in #UFCPerth! 🔥🇧🇷

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Ruffy and Prates backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Ruffy, who recently left the popular team, showed that even from the sidelines, he continues to support his friend. The top lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) fighter made a point of stopping his training at the 'CORNERMAN' gym to watch Prates in action and openly expressed his happiness with the knockout he delivered. Excited, the athlete showered the striker with praise and predicted that it's only a matter of time before he becomes the welterweight champion.

"It was incredible! Prates, as always, went for the knockout. It's impossible to stand in front of this guy. This guy is a phenomenon." Carlos Prates"The next welterweight champion," said the UFC top fighter.

🗣️ ”Carlos Prates, the next champion of the category”

Check out the reaction of Mauricio Ruffy with the victory of Carlos Prates No. #UFCPerth! 🤝🔥 pic.twitter.com/07rqthrtfC

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Jean Silva At a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Last but not least, Jean Silva He also reacted to his friend and training partner's triumph. Even without appearing on video, the top featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) fighter showed himself to be delighted with Prates' performance, highlighting his experience, technique, and striking power. Not surprisingly, the fighter has seven UFC wins, all by knockout, and is seen by many as exceptional on his feet.

"Simply Carlos Prates🔥Another level of calm, a master at hurting people🔥⚡️”, the bad boy wrote on his official 'X' account.

Victims of Prates in the UFC

In the UFC since 2024, Carlos Prates He's growing rapidly and becoming an elite welterweight. In the octagon, the Brazilian put on a show by knocking out his opponent. Trevin giles, Charles Radtke, li jingliang, Neil Magny, Geoff neal, Leon edwards e Jack Della Maddalena, earning seven 'Performance of the Night' bonuses. Currently, the fighter is ranked fifth in the division.