Carlos
Prates does not plan on fighting for much longer.
Prates recently revealed that he ideally plans to retire by the age
of 35 or 36. The Brazilian welterweight contender claims to have
nearly 140 bouts on his resume in his amateur and professional
career combined. Prates further revealed that his body has
sustained a lot of wear and tear over the years. “The Nightmare”
has to wait for 20 minutes after waking up everyday before he can
move normally. Prates claims his feet, back and neck are all
somewhat damaged. However, Prates won’t rule out the idea of
competing even later if the fight purse is lucrative enough.
Pain Every Day
“I want to leave before [40]. Maybe 35 or 36,” Prates said on “The
Ariel Helwani Show.” “I have almost 140 fights. When I wake up and
get out of my bed, I cannot walk well. I need to wait 20 minutes
for my back to stop [hurting], my feet. Everyday. Both my feet, my
back and neck are also bad… Let’s see how many zeros they’re gonna
put on my bank account.”
Prates (24-7) had already paid more than his fair share of dues on
the regional circuit before joining the
UFC in 2024. Prates quickly rose to stardom in the UFC with his
fun loving persona backed by his highlight reel performances. The
32-year-old has finished all seven of his UFC victories while only
suffering a decision loss. Coming off a finish offormer champ
Jack
Della Maddalena, Prates is currently on the cusp of a UFC
welterweight title shot.
Carlos
Prates wants to retire at 35 or 36.#HelwaniShow
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May 19, 2026