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Carlos Prates crushes Morales’ criticism and bets everything on a title fight against Makhachev in the UFC
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Carlos Prates, the No. 1 UFC welterweight contender, dismissed Michael Morales’ accusations, claiming he could defeat him quickly. The Brazilian reaffirms his priority: a title fight against Islam Makhachev, an opportunity he hopes to secure soon.
To remember:
- Carlos Prates firmly rejects Michael Morales’ criticism and says he’s ready to fight him right now.
- The Brazilian, ranked No. 1 in the welterweight contenders, prioritizes a title bout against Islam Makhachev.
- Prates states: "If the guy has two arms and two legs like me, I can fight him" and calls a first-round KO win a formality.
- The UFC has not yet offered Prates this fight, but he maintains his priority: earning a shot at the belt.
In a video posted online, Carlos Prates responded with rare firmness to the accusations from Michael Morales. The Brazilian, currently the No. 1 contender in the UFC welterweight division, dismissed the criticism with a wave of his hand. "If the guy has two arms and two legs like me, I can fight him," he declared with confidence. And he added, with a hint of provocation: "A first-round KO win? That would be a formality against him." A statement that speaks volumes about the Brazilian fighter’s confidence.
But for Prates, the priority remains clear: securing a title fight against Islam Makhachev. An opportunity he hopes to seize soon. "I’m fighting Makhachev first and foremost, and he knows it too!" he hammered home. The Brazilian also clarified that the UFC has not yet offered him this long-awaited bout. Still, he stands by his position: the UFC welterweight belt is his main goal.
This strong reaction from Prates comes amid growing tensions with Morales, who accused him of avoiding a direct confrontation. The Brazilian, however, is turning the page and focusing on what matters: proving his worth at the highest level. A stance that could well prompt a response from UFC management...
Carlos Prates sent a strong message to Michael Morales, but his ambition is set on Islam Makhachev. Now we’ll see if the UFC heeds his call for a championship fight.