Prates during training. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/thenightmare_170
Carlos Prates He made it clear that he's not wasting any time while waiting for his next UFC fight to be decided. The Brazilian showed part of his training routine and reinforced his message of total dedication to the moment he's experiencing in the organization.
In a recent Instagram post, the sixth-ranked welterweight (up to 77 kg) fighter shared images straight from the gym and summarized his intense routine with a direct message to his fans. “Another week of hard work! Have a good week everyone,” wrote the fighter.
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"The Nightmare" has been adopting an increasingly confident tone about the future and has publicly revealed that he received a promise from Dana White about a title fight. Although the UFC president has not yet confirmed the commitment, the Brazilian continues to train hard and fuels the expectation of a great opportunity.
Last Thursday (15th), The middleweight had already drawn attention by posting another video on his feed.This time training to the sound of "Negro Drama" by Racionais MC's. The caption, "just waiting for the phone to ring," left the mystery surrounding his next fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) hanging in the air. As of now, there is no confirmed opponent or date, but Prates doesn't hide his desire to compete for the title this year.
Carlos Prates' stats in the UFC
Carlos Prates He can't contain himself and sends a message to the former UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Since debuting in the organization in February 2024, Prates has accumulated six wins in seven UFC appearances. His professional record is 23 wins and seven losses, numbers that support the confident discourse of someone who believes he is getting closer to the top of the division. The welterweight last fought in... UFC 322, in November 2025, when he won Leon edwards by technical knockout in the second round, in New York (USA).
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