Wrestler’s Worst Nightmare?Drunken Carlos Prates Unveils Secret Weapon

Perth, Australia witnessed a surprising turn of events on May 2, 2026 at the UFC Fight Night event held at the RAC Arena. Brazilian wrestler Carlos Prates, known for his knockout skills, made headlines after a drunken social media call out to his future opponent, Welterweight champion Islam Makhachev.

Prates, who has won seven out of his eight Octagon bouts, has been on a winning streak, claiming three victories via knockout in recent fights. His recent wins came against former champions Leon Edwards and Jack Della Maddalena, which has significantly boosted his momentum towards a title shot and a potential clash with Makhachev.

While Prates is known for his flashy style and partying lifestyle, Makhachev is a Sambo master who trained under Khabib Nurmagomedov's disciplined regime. Prates recently played up the contrast in a social media post, revealing a secret weapon that he teased to the world.

In a video posted by Prates on Instagram, he was seen with his new coach, Eric Albaraccin, at a bar. Prates declared, “Wrestling’s worst nightmare!” to which Albaraccin responded, “He smokes American cigarettes. He drinks Irish whiskey, he breaks women’s hearts, and he’s coming to dethrone the pound-for-pound king!”

Albaraccin, renowned for coaching Henry Cejudo and Patricio Pitbull, brings a strong wrestling background to Prates' camp. This could prove to be a crucial advantage for the Brazilian as he aims to keep the fight standing and avoid being knocked out.