Carlos Prates Reveals Retirement Plans Amid Daily Pain Challenges
Carlos Prates lays out retirement plan after revealing daily pain issues: ‘I cannot even walk well’

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Carlos Prates, a 32-year-old welterweight fighter, plans to retire by age 36 due to chronic pain from nearly 140 fights. Despite his struggles, he remains hopeful for a title shot and is willing to wait for the opportunity, although financial incentives could extend his career.
- 01Carlos Prates has competed in nearly 140 fights, leading to significant physical toll and chronic pain.
- 02He plans to retire by age 35 or 36, citing daily pain that affects his mobility and sleep.
- 03Prates expressed that he requires about 20 minutes each morning to alleviate pain before he can walk properly.
- 04Despite his retirement plans, he remains optimistic about fighting for the welterweight title, potentially against the winner of Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry.
- 05Financial incentives could influence Prates to extend his fighting career beyond his planned retirement timeline.
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Carlos Prates, known as ‘The Nightmare,’ has announced his intention to retire from professional fighting by the age of 35 or 36 due to the extensive physical toll of nearly 140 fights on his body. During a recent interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, the 32-year-old welterweight fighter shared the daily struggles he faces with pain, particularly in his back and feet, which significantly impacts his mobility and quality of life. Prates revealed that each morning, he experiences severe pain that requires about 20 minutes of recovery before he can walk comfortably. Despite these challenges, he remains hopeful for a welterweight title shot and is prepared to wait until 2026 for the opportunity. He is confident that he will compete for the title against the winner of the upcoming fight between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry. However, Prates also acknowledged that a lucrative paycheck could persuade him to extend his career beyond his planned retirement, highlighting the financial realities faced by fighters in the UFC.
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