Carlos Prates is a prominent Brazilian fighter in the UFC. Photo: Instagram / Carlos Prates
If it were up to Carlos Prates , his days as a professional fighter would be numbered. The Fighting Nerds member, who has five wins and five losses in the UFC, has already drawn up his retirement plan and, by all indications, it's closer than you might think.
In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Carlos Prates made it clear that his goal is to win the UFC belt, face Ian Garry in a rematch, and then hang up his gloves.
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“First I’m going to win the belt, then I’m going to challenge him for a rematch, and then everything’s fine. After that I’m going to stop fighting MMA. I think so (I’m going to retire). I don’t want to fight much, brother. He ( Ian Garry ) is a cool guy. But I feel like I need to fight him again,” said Carlos Prates.
Prates's plans don't stop there. He also already knows exactly what he wants to do after his career ends: enjoy life and take care of his mother.
"Just enjoying my life. Having a barbecue, having a few beers... Just relaxing. Enjoying my time by the pool, relaxing. Taking care of my mom, you know? I plan to fight until I'm 35. But if I become champion before then, I might retire sooner," the fighter concluded.
Ian Garry (left) and Carlos Prates watched UFC Paris together. Photo: Reproduction 'X'/OnPointMMA
Signed through the Contender Series, Carlos Prates debuted in the UFC in February 2024. After four knockout victories in his first year in the organization, he was scheduled to face Ian Garry in the main event of UFC Kansas. Despite the loss to the Irishman, the Brazilian bounced back and, in his return, knocked out Geoff Neal in the first round of UFC 319.
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