Combating Nerds co-founder Caio Borralho sees many similarities between his teammate, Carlos Prates, and soccer legend Romário de Souza Faria.
After surrendering his first loss contained in the Octagon in April, Prates bounced again with a vicious first-round spinning elbow KO towards Geoff Neal at UFC 319 in Chicago. The win not solely put Prates proper again into the welterweight title dialog, however it additionally served to hush a number of the Brazilian’s critics.
Prates has come underneath fireplace in recent times after revealing that he repeatedly smokes cigarettes, a giant no-no for many world-class athletes. Nevertheless, there are those that recommended Prates for being open and trustworthy about his nasty behavior, together with Borralho, who repeatedly trains alongside ‘The Nightmare’ of their native Brazil.
“I feel he’s true to himself. Loads of athletes who do smoke, really feel responsible about it,” Borralho mentioned in an interview courtesy of Stake.com. “Whenever you really feel responsible, that may carry your power down, and also you received’t carry out the best way you need. For certain, it’s not the instance for the younger era, however he’s true to himself.
“Additionally, he doesn’t get drained, man! He does 5, 6, 7 rounds, and by no means will get drained! Can all people be like Carlos? No, however he does it! Brazil had a soccer participant years in the past known as Romario. He was recognized for partying, however when it got here to the sport, he was wonderful. I feel Carlos is Romaria from MMA, and folks determine themselves with that.”
Carlos Prates and Caio Borralho might be one win away from a title alternative
Smoking doesn’t appear to have impacted Prates’ potential to go contained in the Octagon. Regardless of arising quick towards Ian Machado Garry, Prates placed on a strong five-round efficiency towards the Irish star.
Following his assertion victory over Neal, Prates might discover himself queued up for one more five-rounder and doubtlessly one large win away from a shot on the undisputed welterweight world title.
As for Borralho, the streaking middleweight sensation will look to take over the division’s No. 1 rating when he meets present top-ranked contender Nassourdine Imavov this Saturday night time at UFC Paris.
