Carlos Prates explains how smoking cigarettes helps avoid problems when cutting weight in the UFC

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

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Carlos Prates has a contraindicated secret to staying within the UFC welterweight division (up to 77kg). The Fighting Nerds representative, who will be in action at UFC 319 next Saturday (16), is often asked about his smoking habit and whether it does not affect his performance inside the octagon. The 'nightmare', in turn, guarantees that, although not recommended, cigarettes are a great ally.

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In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Carlos Prates He explained that when he runs out of cigarettes, he feels very hungry. Because of this, he prefers smoking to overeating and having trouble losing weight.

"It's hard (to smoke less). I get really excited and want to eat. I can't eat pizza all day, so I'd rather smoke than have any trouble making weight... I like to smoke before I go to the arena. We can't smoke in the locker room," he said. Carlos Prates.

Coach guarantees Carlos Prates' exceptional physical fitness

Carlos Prates next to F.Alváro (left) and C. Nogueira (right). Photo: Instagram / Cristian Nogueira

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Smoking is often associated with poor athletic performance, particularly in terms of athletes' aerobic endurance. However, this isn't a problem for Cristian Nogueira, a sports coach. Carlos PratesThe leader of Vale Top Team guarantees that the Brazilian will hardly get tired in the octagon.

In an exclusive interview with SUPER LUTAS, Cristian Nogueira expressed complete confidence in his student's stamina. The coach explained that Prates's physical preparation and endurance go beyond what's required for the fight.

“We always do, if you’re going to fight three rounds, you already do five rounds of sparring, you know? Carlos Prates, hits the mitts, the trimmer, he runs in the street, shoots, does training more or less like it was back in Thailand. He doesn't get any rest," said the coach.

Despite his pupil's addiction, Cristian Nogueira states that his physical preparation Carlos Prates is different. While most athletes do timed workouts, he trains directly with minimal rest between exercises.

"I see people holding punching bags and setting a time limit, five five-minute rounds. I don't put that to Carlos. Carlos, he'll fight for half an hour, half an hour, he'll kick my arms, he'll kick my punching bag, he'll kick the governor, he'll hit the mitts. It's just enough time for me to drop one, pick up the other, and let's go, punching bag... this kid has infinite stamina, one thing you'll never see is this kid tired," concluded the Vale Top Team leader.

Carlos Prates faces Geoff neal on the main card of UFC 319. In a duel that should have happened at UFC 314, but it ended up being postponed due to an injury to the American.