Dana White Shells Out Whopping Six Determine in Whole Bonus After Combating Nerd Carlos Prates’ UFC Vegas 100 Win

Among the many current graduates of Dana White‘s Contender Sequence, few fighters have risen as swiftly as welterweight contender Carlos Prates. At present, at UFC Vegas’s milestone one hundredth version, Prates made a reputation for himself by sending his opponent, Neil Magny, to the shadow realm within the very first spherical. This victory prolonged his profitable streak to 4 since becoming a member of the UFC, following a powerful knockout of Mitch Ramirez final 12 months.

With a string of knockouts to his identify, Prates has not solely secured consecutive wins however has additionally earned profitable ‘Battle of the Night time’ bonuses. Intrigued? It’s astonishing to suppose that regardless of breaking into the UFC simply final 12 months, Prates has already constructed a four-fight profitable streak. So, what rewards have his consistency introduced him? Let’s dive into Carlos Prates’ extra earnings this 12 months from his ‘Efficiency of the Night time’ bonuses.

How a lot has Dana White awarded Carlos Prates in UFC bonuses this 12 months?

Rising out of the kickboxing and Muay Thai scene, Carlos Prates has been a troublesome competitor this 12 months, staying lively within the sport alongside his fellow countryman, UFC mild heavyweight kingpin Alex Pereira, who has fought 3 times this 12 months. Nonetheless, Prates stands out by already having fought 4 instances back-to-back—in February, June, August, and November. The Brazilian sensation confronted Trevin Giles, Charles Radtke, Li Jingliang, and Neil Magny, with every battle ending in a knockout within the early rounds (between rounds 1 and a pair of).

His constant efficiency has actually caught the eye of the UFC and its boss, Dana White. For delivering 4 straight knockouts in 4 consecutive fights, White rewarded Prates with 4 ‘Battle of the Night time’ bonuses, every value $50,000. With these wins and bonuses mixed, Carlos Prates has earned $200,000 in bonuses this 12 months alone.

Now, driving excessive on success, why would Carlos Prates need to decelerate? It doesn’t seem to be he plans to, as he wasted no time securing his subsequent battle proper after the win at UFC Vegas 100. Who does ‘The Nightmare’ need to hang-out subsequent?

What’s subsequent for Brazilian sensation Prates?

Following his victory, Carlos Prates spoke to Michael Bisping within the Octagon and revealed his need to battle on the upcoming UFC 312 Sydney card, which is rumored to function the subsequent title protection for Dricus Du Plessis, although it has but to be confirmed. The occasion is anticipated to happen in February, so what may very well be higher than going toe-to-toe with an undefeated Aussie within the promotion, ranked #4 welterweight contender Jack Della Maddalena?

Prates, who has additionally remained undefeated all through his UFC profession, shared his ideas on the matchup, saying, “To be sincere, I believe the proper subsequent battle could be in Australia – as you guys know, I’ve a daughter there, and I’d actually love to go to her and battle in Australia in opposition to Jack Della Maddalena. All respect to the man, I don’t know if it’s too distant within the rankings, however combating Jack Della Maddalena could be wonderful.”

Now, this transfer is likely to be the equal of Joaquin Buckley calling out Conor McGregor just for the Irishman to not even acknowledge it, and for UFC consultants like Daniel Cormier to ridicule it. Maddalena is within the high 5 of the division and Prates will, at greatest, enter the rankings on the #15 spot, changing the person he simply vanquished. Moreover, as per his personal admission, Colby Covington is being matched up with Jack Della Maddalena and that battle may very effectively go down in Sydney. So Prates is unlikely to get something out of that callout.

What’s your opinion on the rise of Brazilian prospect Carlos Prates? Do you suppose that with just a few extra victories within the Octagon, he may seize the eye of Dana White and the UFC matchmakers, probably incomes himself a title shot quickly? Share your ideas under.