Michael Morales and Carlos Prates are among the important contenders within the welterweight division following their victories at UFC 322, with the previous indicating a want to battle the latter if neither of them wins the title subsequent.
Throughout the efficiency Demise Row MMA with Jorge MasvidalIn , the present No. 4 contender in his weight class addressed a number of subjects concerning his rise to the highest 5 weight lessons. One other fighter who has carved out a powerful place within the rankings since Madison Sq. Backyard is Carlos Prates, at the moment ranked No. 6 within the 170-pound weight class.
Morales stated he has signaled he’s open to some fascinating choices for what may occur subsequent for him (through blended martial arts),
“They’ve already stated I am a contender for the belt, however subsequent 12 months. I feel it’s going to be round July or June, relying on when Makhachev desires to battle. Carlos Prates has energy. He is aware of the place to the touch when he lands his punches. I’ve seen him final three rounds in a row once I grapple with him. So I feel he strikes quick, and I need to be champion.”
“However first we go. We need to safe what’s ours, and people who come will come. (However) if I’ve to battle Prates earlier than combating for the belt, I am going to do it. No drawback, as a result of it is all towards everybody on this battle. That is the one factor that may occur. No person backs down.”
Michael Morales, Carlos Prates, and the way UFC 322 unfolds
Michael Morales placed on a fantastic efficiency towards one of many high contenders within the welterweight division, Sean Brady, and Morales put Brady away with some placing within the opening bout.
Carlos Prates additionally picked up a victory with strikes, including the previous UFC champion to his resume. Preetz turned the primary man to knock out Leon Edwards contained in the confines of the Octagon, and he did it on the UFC’s latest pay-per-view providing.
Islam Makhachev’s ascent to the welterweight title and placing an finish to his fistfight at UFC 322 paints an fascinating image for the welterweight panorama in 2026 and past.
