Welterweight#5 RankedACTIVE
Carlos Prates
22-7
2 Win Streak
Age
32
Height
6'1"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
78"
Avg Fight Time
09:08
Gym
The Fighting Nerds
UFC Record
6-1(7 bouts)
Wins By
6 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 3R2 3
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
91%
Bonuses
6
Style
Striker
Location
State of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Last Fight2025-11-15
LE
W - Leon Edwards
Decision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Carlos PratesCould Not ContinueR2 0:18· Eye Poke by Edwards
Fight History
LOSS
IM
vs Ian Machado Garry
UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
TG
vs Trevin Giles
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 4:03
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 4:03
WIN
NM
vs Neil Magny
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:50
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:50
WIN
CR
vs Charles Radtke
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Body At Distance
R1 4:47
KO/TKOKnee to Body At Distance·R1 4:47
WIN
GN
vs Geoff Neal
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev· 2025-08-16
KO/TKO
Spinning Back Elbow to Head At Distance
R1 4:59
KO/TKOSpinning Back Elbow to Head At Distance·R1 4:59
WIN
LJ
vs Li Jingliang
UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya· 2024-08-17
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 4:02
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 4:02
WIN
LE
vs Leon Edwards
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 1:28
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:28
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.8/min
Grappling
0.23 TD
Defense
48%
⚖️Carlos adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 54% striking and 100% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
14 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+92% vs div avg
93%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
71%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
71%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
57%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
29%
⭐Other
Counters
29%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (93%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (164%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 321% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
6
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#14
67% of KOs
Knee to Body At Distance
#21
17% of KOs
Spinning Back Elbow to Head At Distance
#31
17% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (4x, 67% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (100%) and Strike Acc% (54%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 91% of wins end in finish (17 KO + 3 subs).🚫
Anti-wrestler: 84% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (143% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
54%
Average
Division Rank#11 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
48%
Average
Division Rank#46 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
52% acc93%
Clinch
50% acc1%
Ground
97% acc6%
Striking Differential-0.98/min
3.82 landed/min4.80 absorbed/min
3.82
Landed/Min
4.80
Absorbed/Min
2.11
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed244
Sig. Strikes Attempted449
Key Insights
Carlos is a distance-first striker, with 94% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (22%).
High KD rate (2.11/fight).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 93% of output at range with 52% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
100%
Elite
Division Rank#1 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
84%
Elite
Division Rank#12 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
100%(est)
Landed
1
Defended
0
Total
1
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.23
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
1
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
1
Landed
1
Attempted
100%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.23/15min).
Elite TD defense (84%).
3 career submission wins.
High TD accuracy (100%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
244
0.79
Ratio
Absorbed
307
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
9/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
18.0
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.4
Standing %
96%
R3 vs R1 Output
143%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.79x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (18.0) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 143% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:11
R2 Control
0:07
R3 Control
0:19
R1 to Final
-44%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+15.6pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+15.6pp
Body
+19.0pp
Leg
-34.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.6pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
16.8
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
17.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
101%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#35
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#44
of 54
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#11
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#46
of 54
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#3
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#49
of 54
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#37
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#48
of 54
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2946
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
1
/ 2
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights