The Flying Gentleman’s Legacy: How Remy Bonjasky Inspired Carlos Prates’ Deadly Arsenal

UFC sensation Carlos Prates is currently making waves in the Netherlands on a European seminar tour, fully immersing himself in the local fight culture. The Brazilian striker has been enjoying every bit of the Dutch capital, even sharing a story yesterday on Instagram outside Mike Tyson’s Coffeeshop in Amsterdam.

But the real highlight of his trip came just a couple of days ago when Prates finally met the legendary Remy Bonjasky. During a recent interview right after their meeting, Prates opened up about his deep admiration for "The Flying Gentleman," revealing just how much the K-1 icon served as a major inspiration for his career.

Prates explained that back when he was strictly training Muay Thai, he would endlessly study Bonjasky’s fights, completely mesmerized by his flawless guard and devastating knee strikes. As a huge fan of his style, Prates began mimicking those exact movements, weaving Bonjasky's signature flying knees directly into his own striking game.

That dedication paid off massively; those weapons are a massive reason why Prates is putting people to sleep in the UFC today. Meeting the man behind the blueprint was a full-circle moment for Prates, proving that his elite knockout power was born from studying Dutch kickboxing royalty.