Renato Moicano explains how Carlos Prates can jump the queue and fight for the UFC belt: 'This is the truth'

Renato Moicano e Carlos Prates are Brazilian highlights in the UFC. Photo: Super Lutas Montage

Renato Moicano believe that Carlos Prates could be one win away from challenging for the UFC welterweight (up to 77kg) belt. After knock off Geoff neal No. UFC 319 and challenge Leon edwards, the Fighting Nerds smoker was scheduled to face the former champion in UFC 322, which, according to the Brazilian, could put him very close to the championship belt.

In a video published on his YouTube channel, Renato Moicano highlighted the current phase of Carlos Prates and stated that despite the defeat to Ian Gary, the Brazilian could overtake the Irishman in the title race if he wins against Leon edwards.

"Carlos Prates comes in gigantic timing, moving forward, being happy, my brother. Lost to Ian Gary, but will most likely be ahead of Garry in the rankings. Winning the Leon edwards, he will skip everyone in that category. We know, the Leon edwards He's a former champion. If Carlos Cigarro goes there and knocks him out, he can jump straight to fighting for the belt." Renato Moicano.

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The Brasilia native assessed that, even with the recent dominance of Sean brady about Leon edwards, a possible knockout of Carlos Prates would have more impact. For him, the UFC's interest in promoting big shows, especially in a year marked by its partnership with Paramount, would mean that a resounding victory for the smoker would be enough to immediately propel him to the forefront of the division.

“As much as the Sean brady have mastered the Leon edwards, Carlos Prates, knocking out, he gets ahead. Because yes, it's that simple. The bald guy wants to sell, next year there's Paramount, he wants a knockout, and that's the truth," concluded Moicano.

Signed through the Contender Series, Carlos Prates has impressed since his arrival in the UFC. The smoker defeated his first four opponents by knockout and earned four Performance Bonuses. However, in his fifth fight, the Brazilian was defeated by Ian Gary, in a five-round duel.

On his return, in the UFC 319, Prates returned to collecting victories with a brutal knockout over Geoff neal, securing ninth place in the category.