Cigarettes, booze, and brutal knockouts. That was Carlos Prates ’ recipe to enamor the MMA world and become one of its biggest standout fighters of 2024. In short, the Brazilian striker fought four times, scored four knockouts, and won four $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses. While those stats paint a great story, there’s much more to Prates than numbers. Prates’ launchpad began in late 2023. He made quite the impression on the MMA fan base in November 2023, picking up a UFC contract with a quick TKO win over Mitch Ramirez at Dana White’s Contender Series.
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MMA Junkie’s 2024 Newcomer of the Year: Carlos Prates – MMA Junkie