In anticipation of Carlos Prates' fight against Ian Machado Garry at UFC Kansas City, Prates' mother, Regina, encourages him to win swiftly without giving Garry a chance. Known for his entertaining fight style and post-fight celebrations, Prates attributes his fighting passion to his mother's guidance after a troubled childhood. Raised by Regina following his father's death, Prates learned discipline through sports, leading to his impressive MMA career marked by successive finishes. Regina explicitly wants him to showcase his finishing abilities for this fight.
"So that Carlos wouldn't get into any trouble, I constantly corrected him. I was always on top of him, always calling him out, keeping him on his heels. That's exactly why I put him in sports. To learn to respect hierarchy and authority. Fighting helped Carlos a lot. It's what he loves. It's what he knows how to do."
"Don't give the opponent a chance to play too much. OK. Do you understand? And finish the way quickly. The way mommy likes it, with a perfect finishing touch."
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