Carlos Prates opens up and reveals fighter he wouldn't face in the UFC

Carlos Prates is undefeated in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC News

After a perfect 2024, Carlos Prates has become a well-known and feared face among the UFC welterweights (up to 77kg). Although he has knocked out everyone who has gotten in his way in the Ultimate, there is one name that the 'nightmare' prefers to avoid.

In a video posted on a YouTube channel, Prates answered questions from fans, until he came across a question about who he would not face in the UFC. Without hesitation, the representative of 'Fighting Nerds' pointed out Gilbert Durinho. However, not out of fear or technical fit, but rather because he admired his compatriot.

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“Man, Durinho is a guy I wouldn’t want to fight. He’s a guy I don’t know personally, but he’s a guy I admire a lot. I’m a fan of his as a fighter and as a person. The guy seems to be cool, every time we talk, every time we talk, he gives me a lot of advice or compliments me. He’s a guy who seems to be really cool, so he’s a guy I wouldn’t fight and I think he’s the only one (who I wouldn’t face),” he said. Carlos Prates.

Signed through the Contender Series, Carlos Prates He debuted in the UFC in February 2024. After a streak of four wins, all by knockout, he is ranked 13th in the welterweight rankings.