Carlos Prates sends message to fans after UFC Kansas City defeat

'It hurts' ... Carlos Prates releases statement after UFC Kansas City

Reacting to his loss on Instagram, Prates remarked, "Six years without losing, I had forgotten how much it hurts, how the heart, the soul hurts, more than any other part of the body.

". . . Time to go back home, take care of the body and come back stronger like every other time. Despite everything, this week was f*****, we had angry days, many lessons and so on, I have nothing to complain about.

"Thanks to everyone who cheered, sent messages, my team... Everyone involved in this walk. Can't wait to be back. The Nightmare has just begun."

Prates remains the No. 13-ranked welterweight fighter in the UFC, so there are plenty of opportunities for a big-name return when he's ready.