{
  "id": 18436480,
  "title": "Carlos Prates says new UFC deal pays him more than $1 million per fight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/carlos-prates-says-new-ufc-deal-pays-him-more-than-1-million-per-fight",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T03:58:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/carlos-prates-says-ufc-deal-035835716.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Carlos Prates recently inked a new eight-fight contract with the UFC, guaranteeing him over $1 million per fight, according to a recent interview. The Brazilian welterweight, currently 33 years old, expressed his happiness with the substantial pay increase, stating, \"It’s more [than $1 million per fight].\" While he is unsure about the exact number of fights he will participate in, Prates remains driven by his desire to win UFC titles and compete at the highest level. He emphasized that he will retire when he no longer feels the same hunger to compete, adding that his addiction to winning and competing is what keeps him pushing hard in the gym. The champion's next opponent of record, Islam Makhachev, is expected to return after Ramadan next year, with Prates hoping to face him for the welterweight title in January 2027. However, in the meantime, Prates will face Michael Morales for the interim title at UFC 336 on January 30 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.",
  "summary": "Carlos Prates has opened up about his lucrative new Ultimate Fighting Championship contract.",
  "key_points": [
    "Carlos Prates signed eight-fight UFC deal worth over $1M per bout",
    "Brazilian welterweight excited to win titles and compete at top level",
    "Next opponent Islam Makhachev to return after Ramadan in 2027"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}