A football fan, Carlos Prates names 3 players who would make good UFC fighters: 'Tough and monstrous'

Prates celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Despite being one of the most successful professionals in MMA today, Carlos Prates He makes no secret of the fact that he's more of a football fan than a fighting fan. But, after achieving the biggest victory of his career by knocking out the former champion... Jack Della MaddalenaIn May, in Australia, the Brazilian, ranked second in the UFC welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg) and who dreams of a title fight, decided to combine his two passions in an unusual way.

In an interview with the YouTube channel 'Desimpedidos', Prates joined in the fun and pointed out three players who could do well as fighters. The UFC sensation even openly expressed his passion for Corinthians, citing two players from the club, one of whom is a friend. Since he enjoys a good fight, the member of the Fighting Nerds academy based his choice on the players' fighting spirit on the field.

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“Raniele. That guy is tough. What's up with the reserve goalkeeper for Corinthians? The goalkeeper (Kaue Camargo). That kid is amazing. He's 18 years old and he fulfilled every kid's dream. He was in the middle of a fight in the Libertadores, all hell was breaking loose, and he was jumping around. The camera caught him laughing in the middle of the chaos. I said, 'Damn! That kid is top-notch.' Hulk is a monster. Leave him there,” said the UFC sensation.

 

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Prates' Fighters in MMA

Carlos Prates, 32 years old, is one of the top Brazilian fighters currently active in MMA and is on the rise in the UFC. The fighter began his career in the sport in 2012 and debuted for the organization in 2024. Currently, the striker is ranked second in the welterweight division.

In this discipline, the Fighting Nerds academy member built a record of 24 wins, 22 by stoppage (19 by knockout and three by submission), and seven losses. His main victories were against... Geoff neal, Jack Della Maddalena, Leon edwards, li jingliang e Neil Magny.