Carlos Prates - News & Rumors - UFC

Next fight scheduled Prates will fight Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Pert h on May 2, Higo Ciconello of ESPN reports.

Impact Prates was hopeful to have a shot at the welterweight title, but instead, he'll face off against Della Maddalena, who just lost the title in November. Prates has won back-to-back bouts via KO -- one by punches and one by spinning back elbow.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Morejon's wife Melany reacts to Carlos Prates' brutal knockout victory over Leon Edwards at UFC 322 San Diego Padres relief pitcher Adrian Morejon and his wife, Melany, were at Madison Square Garden to watch UFC 322.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC 322: England's Leon Edwards suffers KO defeat on night Islam Makhachev becomes two-weight champion Englands Leon Edwards knocked out by Carlos Prates in round two at UFC 322 as he suffered third straight loss; Islam Makhachev becomes welte...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • SKY.COM

Carlos Prates defeats Leon Edwards by knockout at UFC 322 Former welterweight champion Leon Edwards looked to rebound after back-to-back losses at UFC 322 against No.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Carlos Prates emulates Alex Pereira's celebration after sending Leon Edwards flying with brutal KO Carlos Prates recently channeled his inner Alex Pereira after securing an incredible knockout victory over Leon Edwards at UFC 322.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

First to knockout Leon Edwards Prates defeated Leon Edwards via KO (punches) at 1:28 of Round 2 at UFC 322 on Saturday in New York City.

Impact Prates can't really grapple and he's going to be in all sorts of trouble when these big shots don't land, but the power is clearly a legitimate difference maker. Carlos looked lousy in the opening round, giving up two takedowns and 3:00 worth of control time, but he cut off Edwards' space early in Round 2 and connected with a left hand which literally knocked Leon off of his feet and finished him in an instant. 6-1 in the UFC, with six knockout wins and a unanimous decision loss to Ian Garry on his resume, Prates may have been next in line for a title shot against the winner of tonight's main event between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev, but Michael Morales is going to have something to say about it following his first-round knockout win over Sean Brady.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Islam Makhachev wins 170-pound title, ties UFC record with 16th straight victory

Islam Makhachev has tied the UFC record of 16 straight wins after defeating Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision at UFC 322

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

"It's hard to sweep a guy like that" - Carlos Prates shares honest preview of Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev at UFC 322 Carlos Prates recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev welterweight title fight.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Jack Della Maddalena, Islam Makhachev face off for welterweight crown in main event at UFC 322

Jack Della Maddalena has won the UFC 170-pound title in his first attempt

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

UFC 322: Leon Edwards full media day interview UFC 322 fighter Leon Edwards spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his welterweight main card bout vs. Carlos Prates

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Carlos Prates says Leon Edwards 'prime is gone,' shuts down Kamaru Usman title shot call | UFC 322 UFC 322 fighter Carlos Prates spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his welterweight main card bout vs. Leon Edwards

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Confirmed for UFC 322 Prates will fight Leon Edwards at UFC 322 on Nov. 15 in New York City, Nolan King of USA Today reports.

Impact Prates is undoubtedly flying high after winning via KO (spinning back elbow) Aug. 16 against Geoff Neal at UFC 319. He'll square off against an opponent in Edwards who hasn't tasted victory in nearly two years.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC 322 adds former champ Leon Edwards vs. Carlos Prates Carlos Prates asked for Leon Edwards and Leon Edwards he has received.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

"My ciggy goat" - MMA fans erupt over Carlos Prates' high-energy UFC 319 victory celebration Carlos Prates celebrating his UFC 319 victory in a wild fashion caught the attention of MMA fans all around the world.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC 319: Carlos Prates post-fight interview UFC 319 winner Carlos Prates spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters post-fight after his spinning back elbow knockout of Geoff Neal.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Devastating KO reignites hype Prates defeated Geoff Neal via KO (spinning back elbow) at 4:59 of Round 1 at UFC 319 on Saturday in Chicago, Illinois.

Impact Prates bounced back in fine style after suffering the first loss of his career in April. The Brazilian fighter seemed entirely unfazed by Neal's pressure, as he routinely found his way back to space to work his offense. "Handz of Steel" may have gotten too comfortable walking into range, allowing Prates to crush him with a spinning back elbow just before the bell sounded in Round 1. It was a revealing performance for Prates, who was able to thrive in the face of a talented fighter bearing down on him. "The Nightmare" still has questions to answer regarding takedown defense, but it's safe to say that he put himself right back into title contention Saturday. Prates improves to 22-7-0 in professional MMA as a result of the win.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chimaev wins UFC middleweight belt by unanimous decision

Khamzat Chimaev continued his dominance in the UFC, capturing the middleweight belt by defeating Dricus Du Plessis by unanimous decision at UFC 319

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

UFC 319 welterweight contender makes history with buzzer-beating spinning elbow UFC welterweight Carlos Prates made good on his pre-fight press conference conference promise that he would only need one round to beat Geof...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • SI.COM

UFC 319: Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates: Live round-by-round updates UFC 319 features a rescheduled welterweight clash between Geoff Neal and Carlos Prates.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC 319: Geoff Neal media day interview UFC 319 fighter Geoff Neal spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his featured bout vs. Carlos Prates.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

UFC 319: Carlos Prates media day interview UFC 319 fighter Carlos Prates spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his featured bout vs. Geoff Neal.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

UFC 319 adds Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates to Chicago This bout was initially booked for UFC 316 in April, but was canceled weeks prior.

JULY 13, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Booked for UFC 319 Prates will face off against Geoff Neal at UFC 319 on Aug. 16, MMAFighting.com reports.

Impact Prates has had his fight against Geoff Neal rebooked for UFC 319 after the original bout slated for UFC 314 was called off. The 31-year-old Brazilian fighter, who most recently lost against Ian Gary in April, is 4-1 during his time with the UFC.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Carlos Prates after UFC on ESPN 66 loss? What does the future hold for Carlos Prates after his first octagon loss vs. Ian Machado Garry? We attempt to play matchmaker.

APRIL 27, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

UFC on ESPN 66 results: Ian Machado Garry wants title shot after convincing win Ian Machado Garry is eyeing a potential title fight after proving to be too much for Carlos Prates in the UFC on ESPN 66 main event.

APRIL 27, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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