Prates Draws Crowds In India Before UFC 336
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Carlos Prates attracted swarms of fans during a promotional stop in India ahead of his interim welterweight title clash with Michael Morales at UFC 336.
Footage circulating on social media captured supporters surrounding the Brazilian at the airport seeking photographs and signatures, Sherdog reports. The 33-year-old Fighting Nerds representative also drew crowds at public events in Mumbai before heading to Abu Dhabi to continue his fight camp.
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What Prates Said About India Visit
Prates documented the trip on Instagram, sharing clips of himself sampling regional cuisine. "Thank you India, what a great country!" he wrote in the caption.
The bout pits Prates' recent run of UFC stoppages against Morales' unblemished 19-0 record and perfect 7-0 promotional mark. Prates carries a 24-7 overall ledger into the Toronto showdown set for Jan. 30, 2027.
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The victor is positioned to challenge undisputed champion Islam Makhachev in a unification bout. Morales has yet to taste defeat across seven UFC appearances, while Prates has finished his last several opponents inside the distance.
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