In 2024, a new fan favorite arrived in the Welterweight Division of the UFC with its second main event spotlight now only a few days away.
The arrival of the UFC in Kansas City on 26 April has the return of Carlos Prates whose UFC career has been almost flawless so far.
One of the most exciting strikers on the Roster will now collide with one of the best division of the 170 pound when he thrown away part of the criticism that Ian Machado Garry has thrown away.
With his electric fighting style and Star Charisma, it is no surprise that 'The Nightmare' quickly became a beloved hunter alongside his colleague -fighting nerds teammates such as Jean Silva.
The Brazilian knockout artist recently looked to repay part of the support he received after he sent a message prior to his arrival in the Vechtweek.
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Carlos Prates shaves the head of his number one fan after receiving a message about his cancer diagnosis
Before Carlos Prates gets the Octagon within the back for the fifth time on Saturday evening, he had a different things to attend.
A fan of him had contacted 'The Nightmare' via social media to request a special request during the short trip of the Brazilian before competing on 26 April.
Randy had sent Prates a message to say that as a resident of Kansas City he is attending the event this weekend, where the Brazilian is his favorite hunter.
He also stated that after the diagnosis of terminal cancer it would be an honor if Prates would meet him and be the one who shaves his head.
The rising good weight responded and came through for his supporter while making him the newest member of the Fighting Nerds by taking a spare glasses with him.
In a video posted by the UFC of the interaction, Prates gave the following message about what he removed from this experience.
“I am here with Randy, he teaches me a lot this week. Sometimes we have to learn. We usually have to complain a lot about something small that happens in our lives and this man is here after a terminal diagnosis of cancer. He texts me to shave his head because I am his favorite hunter and man, we can see that our problems are nothing and this man is here.
“He stands, he came here and said he will not give up and I think we should keep that as a life lesson to never give up as he does, fight against this disease. That is a very difficult one, but I am sure it will be fine. He will be better and I hope I can come here and see him here.”
Earlier today, Carlos Prates met his biggest fan, prior to #ufckansassassascity.
Randy fights against esophageal cancer last year and stuck contact with Carlos via IG to shave his head when he discovered that his favorite hunter Headliner was in his hometown.
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Fans praise Carlos Prates for Healthy Fan Interaction prior to Octagon Return
Carlos Prates was already loved in the eyes of many fans and this incredibly healthy and heart -warming act has only increased for his fight in Kansas City.
Users of Social Media praised the 31-year-old with reactions such as: “God bless him”, and “that's great Carlos is a great guy.”
A fan referred to how in Randy's original message to Prates, he had said that he would give him a lot of cigarettes in exchange for the action.
“Randy has a great sense of humor that prates gives a lot of smoke and good for him. It will serve him well in his battle with cancer. What a legend.”