Carlos Prates: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

56%

67 landed · 119 attempted

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-11-09 to 2026-05-02

Wins

4 / 5

Losses

1 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Jack Della Maddalena
May 2, 2026
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 3:17
Leon Edwards
Nov 15, 2025
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 1:28
Geoff Neal
Aug 16, 2025
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:59
Ian Machado Garry
Apr 26, 2025
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Neil Magny
Nov 9, 2024
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:50
Li Jingliang
Aug 17, 2024
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 4:02
Charles Radtke
Jun 8, 2024
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:47
Trevin Giles
Feb 10, 2024
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 4:03

Carlos Prates Bio

Carlos Prates is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC welterweight division. Nicknamed “The Nightmare,” he was born on August 17, 1993, and is listed at 6 feet 1 inch tall. His listed associations include Vale Top Team and The Fighting Nerds. Prates joined the UFC after appearing on Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2023.

Prates is recognized for an aggressive, striking-focused style built around powerful punches, body attacks, leg kicks, knees and elbows. Notable UFC victories include stoppages of Neil Magny in November 2024, Geoff Neal in August 2025, Leon Edwards in November 2025 and Jack Della Maddalena on May 2, 2026. His UFC career also includes a unanimous-decision loss to Ian Machado Garry on April 26, 2025.

Record: 24-7-0
Division: Middleweight
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Reach: 78"
Leg reach: 43.50
Birth date: Aug 17, 1993 (age 33)
Age: 33
Country: Brazil

Carlos Prates Questions & Answers

Who is Carlos Prates in the UFC?

Carlos Prates is a Brazilian UFC welterweight fighter known by the nickname “The Nightmare.”

What division does Carlos Prates compete in?

Carlos Prates competes in the UFC welterweight division.

When was Carlos Prates born?

Carlos Prates was born on August 17, 1993.

How tall is Carlos Prates?

Carlos Prates is listed at 6 feet 1 inch, or approximately 185 centimeters.

What is Carlos Prates’ fighting style?

Carlos Prates is primarily a pressure-oriented striker who uses punches, body attacks, kicks, knees and elbows to pursue stoppages.

What are Carlos Prates’ notable UFC career milestones?

His UFC milestones include earning a contract after Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2023 and recording notable stoppage victories over Neil Magny, Geoff Neal, Leon Edwards and Jack Della Maddalena.