Carlos Prates has denied latest headline-grabbing rumors circulating across the internet that he’ll face former double UFC champion Conor McGregor on the White Home.
The 170-pound Brazilian, who’s ranked fifth within the rankings, revealed by way of Instagram that he has his sights set on the UFC welterweight championship and desires to battle to get nearer to profitable the title.
Carlos Prates’ solely loss within the UFC got here in 2025 towards Ian Machado Garry. Nevertheless, ‘The Nightmare’ bounced again in fashion by scoring a first-round knockout of Jeff Neal at UFC 319 and changing into the primary man to knock out Leon Edwards at UFC 322.
The 32-year-old want to face former champion Jacques de la Maddalena subsequent, however in the mean time he has no real interest in dealing with ‘The Infamous’. he advised his followers:
Lots of you could have been asking me concerning the Conor McGregor battle. And I nonetheless have not gotten something from the UFC. I am actually joyful that you simply all referred to as my identify. After all, it is an amazing honor for me to battle towards him. I actually need to have a match to win the title. That is JDM. ”
Carlos Prates sends chilling warning to Conor McGregor
Concerning the opportunity of a battle with Conor McGregor, Carlos Prates added that it’s troublesome for it to occur, and that “The Infamous” doesn’t need to battle “essentially the most entertaining welterweight on the earth” who would damage him badly and knock him out.
“Conor McGregor, to be trustworthy, I believe it should be troublesome for this battle to occur as a result of Conor McGregor has been out for 5 years. He is retired from MMA, he is been out for 5 years and there is not any manner he’d be begging for a battle with essentially the most entertaining welterweight on the earth. The percentages are stacked towards him. There’s nothing improper with that, however everyone is aware of and he is aware of that I’ll do quite a lot of injury to him. I might knock him out. So I do not suppose that is the fitting solution to knock him out. “An enormous famous person like him. ”
Lastly, Nightmare stated:
“I am ready for the UFC to ship me any identify, anywhere. I am simply able to battle. After all I desire a title shot. So JDM, Conor McGregor, good luck.”
Try Carlos Prates’ feedback beneath.
In the meantime, McGregor, who’s hoping to make his long-awaited return on the UFC White Home card, has repeatedly requested the UFC to ship him a contract, claiming he has been supplied a “no-name” opponent who has agreed to battle.
Most just lately, he expressed curiosity in a matchup with Michael Chandler, and followers are hoping for a matchup in 2026, however not Dana White.
