Carlos Prates opens up about the possibility of being left out of UFC Rio and points to a new possibility

Carlos Prates is a Brazilian standout in the UFC. Photo: Instagram / Carlos Prates

Carlos Prates is eager to know who his next opponent will be. The smoker knocked out Geoff neal No. UFC 319 and took advantage of the microphone to ask for a spot at UFC Rio, scheduled for October 11. Although Dana White likes the idea, the nightmare has not yet received any concrete offer, but he already has his favorite possibility.

In an interview with Sexto Round, Carlos Prates has shown great anticipation for his next career move, but he still doesn't know who his opponent will be. According to the Fighting Nerds smoker, there are two possible paths: facing a ranked fighter at UFC Rio or Leon edwards at any date, although English is your first choice.

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“Dude, I really want it. I don't have an opponent, I don't have anything, (Dana White) said I'm going to fight, so, man, I'm waiting, you know? Yeah, the two things I want, either to fight in Brazil, or to fight with Leon edwards… I also accept (if it is another ranked one) but the Leon edwards It’s my first option,” explained Prates.

The nightmare recognizes that there is a possibility of ending up facing MichaelMoralesHowever, he believes he will not face the prospect in the next round, since the Ecuadorian is already preparing to fight and he has not received any official proposal.

“Yes (Morales is preparing to fight), but I don’t think it’s about me, no, nothing has come to me, but if it does, flip-flops will sing.”, he concluded. Carlos Prates.

Carlos Prates' target, Leon Edwards, will fight in November

Apparently, if Carlos Prates really want to face Leon edwards[Name], will have to forgo competing at UFC Rio. In an interview with the website 'Bloody Elbow', the Briton revealed that he plans to return only in November, more precisely at UFC 322, which takes place in New York.

“November for sure… (At Madison Square Garden) would be great. I think the Jack Della Maddalena is going to face Islam there, so I don't want to be on the same card," Edwards said.