Carlos Prates drew crowds on a promotional visit to India ahead of his interim welterweight title fight Michael Morales.
Videos posted on social media showed fans gathering around Prates at the airport for photos and autographs. Supporters also turned up at his public appearances in Mumbai. 33 years old
Fighting nerds the standout has since traveled to Abu Dhabi.
Carlos Prates visits Mumbai before taking on undefeated Michael Morales for the interim middleweight title.
Prates shared photos and videos of the trip, which included a chance to sample local food. “Thank you India, what a great country!” he wrote in the caption.
Prates (24-7) will meet Morales (19-0) as scheduled. UFC 336 on January 30, 2027 in Toronto. Prates enters the match coming off a string of UFC finishes, while Morales has won all seven of his UFC bouts. The winner is expected to face the undisputed champion
Islam Makhachov in a title unification bout.