Carlos Prates is quickly proving why he is a ‘Nightmare’ for the UFC’s welterweight division! Taking on Neil Magny at UFC Vegas 100, the Brazilian went into the fight with a string of 3-straight finishes inside the Octagon. With a dominant performance that had fans on the edge of their seats, Prates showcased his power and precision, sending ‘The Haitian Sensation’ to the floor in a breathtaking display.

Magny, a seasoned UFC veteran known for testing the division’s best, was no match for the Brazilian. Early in the fight, Magny attempted to wrestle, but Prates showed impressive takedown defense, refusing to be grounded. When they separated, Prates unleashed a barrage of strikes, sending Magny stumbling. Finally, a devastating left hand floored Magny, ending the fight dramatically.

It wasn’t just the fight that lit up the night – it was a post-fight photo that sent fans into a frenzy! In a post on X shared by Championship Rounds, the caption stated, “Jon Jones, Khalil Rountree, Aljamain Sterling, Caio Borralho, and Ode Osbourne pose for a picture with Carlos Prates rocking the Fighting Nerds glasses”.

It’s not every day that you see high-profile UFC fighters gather together, decked out in quirky glasses. The internet quickly went ablaze with the reactions from the fans flooding in and here’s a look at what they had to say!

Jon Jones joins the ‘Fighting Nerds’ at UFC Vegas 100 as fans left in a frenzy with Carlos Prates’s win

In a sport known for brutal knockouts, heated rivalries, and intense battles inside the cage, one fan pointed out that it’s refreshing to see fighters come together, with their respect intact, and show support for one another. It may even be a sign of Carlos Prates’s momentum and potential that a rising star gets the chance to celebrate a win with champions like Jon Jones at his side!

“One of the things I love about the fight world is how at the end of the day a lot of the fighters have respect or a friendship with each other. Not everyone, but the vast majority have at least some form of respect for each other.”

Some fans couldn’t help but laugh at the unexpected scene, after all, how often do you get to see the undisputed heavyweight champion, the former bantamweight champion, and title contenders all sharing a moment of celebration?

“The most random set of people in the most random setting possible”

For some fans, the glasses were the ultimate accessory, like Clark Kent donning his pair to hide the fact that he’s Superman.

“The ultimate power move, posing with glasses to hide all that fighting talent”

Others were full of praise for the ‘Fighting Nerds’ team. Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, under the tutelage of head coach Pablo Sucupira and Flavio Alvaro, the Brazilian squad has made their mark in the UFC in spectacular fashion. With names like Caio Borralho, Mauricio Ruffy, and Prates all training out of the same gym, their ‘nerd’ personas aren’t just a gimmick, they’re a reflection of the gym’s philosophy and approach towards fighting. But why the glasses? In an interview with MMA Junkie, Sucupira explained, “So, ‘The Fighting Nerd’ glasses show to the world that the fighters are smart because they think when nobody can think. This is what the glasses represent, that we think when nobody can think. We think when bullets are being fired.”

“Fighting nerds takeover”

Carlos Prates’s surge in the UFC also led the fans to dub him the new ‘star’ in the welterweight division. With the win over Magny now in the bag, ‘The Nightmare’ has already got his sights set higher! In his post-fight interview, he called out top welterweights, challenging Jack Della Maddalena and Geoff Neal. Confident and hungry, Prates seems determined to continue his rise, and with Jon Jones helping you celebrate your wins, who wouldn’t be on cloud nine?

“Kid’s a star”

To wrap things up, dominating a seasoned veteran like Neil Magny with precision and power, Carlos Prates didn’t just win; he made a statement. And if that wasn’t enough to set social media on fire, the post-fight snapshot of Jon Jones and fellow UFC fighters joining Prates in celebration certainly did the trick. But beneath the quirky glasses and shared laughs lies something deeper – a nod to Prates’s quick rise, and potential to shake up the division.

As Prates eyes a clash with Jack Della Maddalena or Geoff Neal, do you think ‘The Nightmare’ has what it takes to claim the welterweight gold in the future? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!