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The UFC May Have Found a Superstar in ‘Cult Hero’ Carlos Prates Says UFC Insider

Booked to make his short-notice return later this month, Carlos Prates has what it takes to become the UFC’s next breakout star according to former title challenger, Chael Sonnen.

Prates, who headlines UFC Fight Night Kansas City toward the end of this month, is set to take on Irish welterweight contender, Ian Garry.

Carlos Prates confirms imminent fighting return amid links to UFC 314 clash: 'Just waiting for the boss'
The UFC May Have Found a Superstar in 'Cult Hero' Carlos Prates Says UFC Insider 2

And pulled from a scheduled return at UFC 314 next weekend, Carlos Prates was set to take on would-be common-foe, Geoff Neal in a high-stakes pairing, until injury ruled the Texas striker from proceedings.