Carlos Prates received strong fan support at his open workout in Perth, Australia, challenging the notion that he will be fighting on hostile territory. The Brazilian welterweight was greeted warmly by the crowd, who cheered continuously throughout the session. The reception suggests Prates has built a fan following even in his opponent's home country. The post questions whether Perth can truly be considered enemy territory given the enthusiastic response. Photos from the event were credited to CrashMMA.
Carlos Prates drew a loud and enthusiastic reception at his open workout in Perth, Australia, ahead of his upcoming welterweight bout, raising immediate questions about whether the Brazilian contender will truly be stepping into hostile territory on fight night.
Prates, nicknamed "The Nightmare," was met with continuous cheering from the Perth crowd throughout his session, a showing that suggests he has cultivated a genuine fan base well beyond his home country. Photos from the event, credited to CrashMMA, captured the warm atmosphere that surrounded the workout.
The 32-year-old Brazilian carries a 24-7 record and currently sits ranked fifth in the UFC welterweight division, representing Vale Top Team. Standing six-foot-one with a 78-inch reach, Prates fights out of a switch stance and has developed a reputation as a dangerous striker, landing 3.77 significant strikes per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate — numbers that rank among the more efficient in the division.
Why it matters
- Prates entering as a ranked contender in his opponent's backyard adds narrative weight to the welterweight picture
- The crowd response complicates any home-country advantage his opponent might have expected
- At fifth in the division, a strong performance from Prates would have direct implications for the welterweight title picture
