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Alex Pereira praises Carlos Prates ahead of UFC 336 matchup

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 2:15 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Alex Pereira praises Carlos Prates ahead of UFC 336 matchup
Summary

Alex Pereira has named Carlos Prates his favorite Brazilian fighter to watch, highlighting Prates' knockout ability. Pereira mentioned this during an appearance on the 'Connect Cast' podcast, listing other fighters he admires, including Mauricio Ruffy, Charles Oliveira, and Jean Silva. Prates, who has finished all seven of his UFC victories, is preparing for an interim welterweight title fight against Michael Morales at UFC 336 on January 30, 2027. Pereira noted that he hopes the success of fighters like Prates can inspire others in Brazil.

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Key Details
  • •Alex Pereira highlighted Carlos Prates as a top Brazilian fighter.
  • •Prates holds a 24-7 record with seven UFC finishes.
  • •He will face Michael Morales for an interim title on January 30, 2027.
  • •Pereira is set to fight Sergei Pavlovich on December 12, 2026.
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  • 2:15 AMSherdog — Alex Pereira names Carlos Prates his favorite Brazilian to watch
  • 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Pereira names Carlos Prates his favorite Brazilian to watch
What they're saying
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Alex Pereira is a big fan of fellow knockout artist Carlos Prates.

— Sherdogby malonso@sherdog.com (Marcelo Alonso) and sayannag88@gmail.com (Sayan Nag)
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Alex Pereira is a big fan of fellow knockout artist Carlos Prates.

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