Prates defeats Edwards in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Carlos Prates Your UFC plans could fall apart. After knock off Leon edwards and to position itself among the main candidates to face Islam makhachev for the welterweight belt (up to 77kg), the smoker from Fighting Nerds changed course and began to aim Jack Della Maddalena, as Kamaru Usman is favorite name to face the Russian. However, it seems that MichaelMorales He had the same idea and could frustrate the Brazilian's plans.
In conversation with reporter Danex Jacome, MichaelMorales revealed that his team is working with the possibility of facing Jack Della MaddalenaThe Ecuadorian prospect detailed that the duel could be scheduled for the UFC Casa Branca event, or some date close to it, leaving the fighter in a state of complete readiness for any confirmation from the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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"My rival could be Jack Della Maddalena"Maybe it really is him. We're hoping it's him. I was simply informed that a fight might happen, that it could be on June 14th or around that time, and that's it, it's just a matter of preparing for the fight and always being ready," he said. MichaelMorales
Michael Morales prioritizes winning the UFC belt.
Morales celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
MichaelMorales He also emphasized that his focus is on winning the category's belt and keeping it for a long time. The prospect also made it clear that, despite the pressure, he intends to approach the fight lightly. His goal is to do his job inside the octagon and, in the end, celebrate alongside his mother.
“God willing, we’ll get there. The important thing is to train and be in good shape for the fight. The important thing is to win the belt, and of course, the idea is also not to lose it. But what I want is the belt, period. The rest doesn’t matter, it’s no problem. To win, to win the fight. I don’t think about anything else. Simply go in there, do my job and then celebrate with my mother,” concluded the Ecuadorian.
Carlos Prates is a standout Brazilian in the UFC.
Prates defeats Edwards in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
After emerging in the 2023 Contender Series season, Carlos Prates He had a breakthrough 2024 in the UFC. The 'smoker' entered the octagon four times, achieved four knockouts, earned four performance bonuses, and secured his place in the organization's top 15.
The following year, however, began turbulently. In his first fight of 2025, Prates faced Ian Gary In the main event of UFC Kansas, despite coming close to a knockout in the fifth round, he ended up losing by unanimous decision.
The recovery came quickly. Scheduled to face Geoff neal No. UFC 319The Brazilian delivered a dominant performance and knocked out the American in the first round. Following that, he received the opportunity to face the former champion. Leon edwards And he shone again: he won by knockout in the second round and jumped to sixth place in the welterweight rankings.
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