Prates celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Carlos Prates is experiencing one of the most important moments of his UFC career. The Brazilian, who has been gaining ground among the organization's top names, has agreed to a contract renewal that represents a significant financial boost for the athlete.
According to ESPN, the Fighting Nerds fighter received a significant increase in his purse, with the new agreement providing for amounts exceeding US$1 million (R$5,2 million). The contract will last for eight fights and may be Prates' last deal with the UFC.
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The new deal places Carlos Prates among the highest-paid Brazilians in the organization. The agreement comes after a three-fight knockout streak that helped the São Paulo native establish himself as one of the leading names in the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg).
Prates arrived in the UFC after standing out on the international scene and quickly drew attention for his knockout power . Since then, the Brazilian has accumulated important victories and has come to occupy increasingly relevant positions within the division.
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Prates focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
At 33 years old, Prates is one of the leading names in the UFC welterweight division. A native of Taubaté (SP), the Brazilian has a professional record of 24 wins and seven losses, with an impressive 19 knockout victories and three by submission, numbers that reinforce his reputation as a striker. A member of the Fighting Nerds team, 'Pesadelo' is experiencing a great phase in the organization, riding a wave of victories over names like Jack Della Maddalena , Leon Edwards , and Geoff Neal , establishing himself as one of the main contenders for the division's belt.
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