Defeated by Ian Garry, Carlos Prates receives an unusual challenge for a 'clean' fight with a UFC veteran

Carlos Prates is a Brazilian standout in the UFC welterweight division. Photo: Instagram / Carlos Prates

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At 42, Stephen Thompson challenged Carlos Prates for a UFC fight, but with demands. In an interview with 'MMA Today', 'Wonderboy' declared that he wants to prove himself as the best welterweight (up to 77kg) striker against the Brazilian and joked about the possibility of sharing cigarettes after the fight, alluding to the potential opponent's addiction. The proposal comes after the Fighting Nerds fighter's defeat over Ian Gary No. UFC Kansas City last Saturday (26).

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Known for his traditional karate and plastic movements, the American said he was 'tired of fighters who focus on grappling' and sees in Carlos Prates Prates the chance of a 'clean' duel, without thinking about the ground.

“Two strikers! It’s going to be a high level of standing.”  Ian Gary He's good at grappling, but we want to keep the fight standing. Let's see who's the best striker in the UFC. Carlos Prates, please sign the contract. Let's have fun, put on a show, punch each other in the face and then have a beer... and some cigarettes, in your case”, challenged the fighter.

With just two fights remaining on his current contract with the promotion, Thompson is looking to reverse a losing streak: four losses in his last five appearances, including a knockout to Joaquin buckley in October 2024.