Carlos Prates was greeted enthusiastically by fans in Perth during today's open workout ahead of his upcoming fight. The Brazilian received continuous support from the Australian crowd, which did not stop cheering for him throughout the session. The post questions whether Perth should be considered 'enemy territory' for Prates, given the warm welcome he received. The event appears to have drawn a substantial and vocal crowd. Photos of the workout were captured by CrashMMA.
Carlos Prates drew a surprisingly warm reception from the Perth crowd during Tuesday's open workout, with fans cheering loudly and continuously for the Brazilian welterweight despite him being the visitor heading into his upcoming fight.
Prates, nicknamed "The Nightmare," carries a 24-7 record and is ranked fifth in the welterweight division. The 32-year-old from Brazil trains out of Vale Top Team and brings an imposing physical frame to the cage, standing six-foot-one with a 78-inch reach. Fighting out of a switch stance, he has built a reputation as a dangerous striker, landing 3.77 significant strikes per minute at a 55 percent striking accuracy rate — numbers that reflect a calculated and efficient attack rather than pure volume alone.
Why it matters
- Prates enters the fight week atmosphere having already won over a portion of the local crowd, which could add an unusual dynamic to fight night
- Ranked fifth at welterweight, a strong performance would position him firmly in title contention
- His near-zero takedown and submission output makes this a striking contest by design, rewarding fans who showed up to see his hands in action
Photos captured by CrashMMA documented the session, showing a substantial and vocal turnout that suggested Perth is anything but hostile territory for the Brazilian. Whether that crowd enthusiasm carries into fight night remains to be seen, but Prates left the open workout with momentum and goodwill from a fanbase that was clearly eager to embrace him.
