Carlos Prates

"The Nightmare"

MMA Record: 23-7-0
UFC Record: 6-1-0
Weight Class: Welterweight (Ranked #6)
Fighting Style: Striker
Hometown: State of São Paulo, Brazil
Trains at: The Fighting Nerds

Carlos Prates "The Nightmare" - UFC Fighter Profile

Carlos Prates is a professional mixed martial arts fighter competing in the UFC Welterweight division and is ranked #6. Born in State of São Paulo, Brazil, Carlos Prates has compiled an MMA record of 23-7-0 with a UFC record of 6-1-0. Known for their Striker fighting style, Carlos Prates trains at The Fighting Nerds in State of São Paulo, Brazil. With an ELO rating of 1122, Carlos Prates ranks #109 out of 2638 UFC fighters.

Career Highlights: Carlos Prates has 6 wins in the UFC. Carlos Prates lands an average of 3.77 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.21 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

7
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Carlos Prates, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 23 wins, 7 losses, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the welterweight division at 170 lbs., he demonstrated his prowess as a striker, showcasing a reach of 78 inches and standing tall at 6' 1". Throughout his UFC career, Prates has averaged 3.77 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 55%. However, he also absorbs an average of 4.53 strikes per minute, maintaining a strike defense of 47%. His takedown attempts are minimal, with only 0.21 successful takedowns per 15 minutes, and he has yet to attempt any submissions during his UFC tenure. Prates' notable victories include defeating Leon Edwards, whose ELO rating was 1163. As of recent, he has won five consecutive fights, most notably against Li Jingliang via KO/TKO punch in August 2024, Neil Magny via KO/TKO punch in November 2024, and Leon Edwards again in November 2025. His only loss occurred against Ian Machado Garry in April 2025, resulting in a unanimous decision.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1163

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 1'
Weight
Welterweight
Reach
78'
Stance
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Date of Birth
Aug 17 1993
Age
32
Peak ELO
1122
ELO Rank
109 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
132-49-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1090.7
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1082.7

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.77
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
55%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
4.53
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
47%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.21
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
100%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Carlos Prates Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-11-15 UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev Leon Edwards KO/TKO Punch 2 1:28 Win
2025-08-16 UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev Geoff Neal KO/TKO Spinning Back Elbow 1 4:59 Win
2025-04-26 UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates Ian Machado Garry U-DEC 5 5:00 Loss
2024-11-09 UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates Neil Magny KO/TKO Punch 1 4:50 Win
2024-08-17 UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya Li Jingliang KO/TKO Punch 2 4:02 Win
2024-06-08 UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov Charles Radtke KO/TKO Knee 1 4:47 Win
2024-02-10 UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer Trevin Giles KO/TKO Punch 2 4:03 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Carlos Prates ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
7 2025-11-15 Leon Edwards 1163 Win +24 1122
6 2025-08-16 Geoff Neal 1103 Win +22 1098
5 2025-04-26 Ian Machado Garry 1105 Loss -15 1076
4 2024-11-09 Neil Magny 1115 Win +23 1091
3 2024-08-17 Li Jingliang 1119 Win +24 1068
2 2024-06-08 Charles Radtke 1036 Win +22 1044
1 2024-02-10 Trevin Giles 1013 Win +22 1022

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