UFC Vegas 100 Headliner Carlos Prates Joins 'EA UFC 5'

Carlos Prates e Jean Silva arrive at EA UFC 5 / Reproduction

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In the week in which he faces his biggest challenge in the octagon against the American Neil Magny, in the main fight of the ufc vegas 100, Carlos Prates has gained a version in the gaming world. The São Paulo native is the newest fighter to join the roster of fighters available in 'EA UFC 5', official game from Ultimate.

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In addition to Prates, another Brazilian also joins the UFC 5 team: the lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.) Jean Silva. The two characters will be included in the game update, which takes place this Thursday (7).

The inclusion of Prates and Jean Silva shows the strength of the new team'Fighting Nerds', which has been revealing names like Caio Borralho and Maurício Ruffy. Both Carlos and Jean have three UFC wins, all by knockout.

Jean Silva also arrives at EA UFC 5 / Reproduction

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Carlos Prates

At 31 years old, the São Paulo native from Taubaté began training muay thai at the age of 15. The welterweight athlete (up to 77kg) competed in several striking tournaments in Brazil and Thailand, until he decided to move to MMA in 2012.

After 21 professional fights and a six-fight winning streak, Prates was given a chance to pursue a UFC contract by participating in the seventh season of 'Dana White's Contender Series' and did not disappoint.

He drew attention after winning Mitch Ramirez by technical knockout in the 2nd round, receiving praise from Dana White, who compared him to the legendary Anderson Silva.

Carlos Prates arrives at EA UFC 5 this Thursday (7) / Reproduction