1xBet interview covers Carlos Prates on fighting and brand building

A 21 April 2026 article shared a 1xBet interview with Carlos Prates. The article described him as the company's new ambassador.
Prates said his composure and movement came from years of Muay Thai training. He said he was not deliberately copying Anderson Silva. He also discussed balancing distance and timing with instinct during competition.
Career demands and team work
Prates described travel away from family, weight cuts and injuries as parts of a fighter's career that audiences do not usually see. He said his team was working on all areas of his game. He also described himself as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt.
He discussed building a long-term personal brand through the 1xBet partnership. He said staying grounded and having trusted people around him mattered for protecting his career and his family's future.
Brazil support
Prates said he would support Brazil in the 2026 football tournament.