Dana White ignores Carlos Prates and confirms the next challenger for the belt will be either Della Maddalena or Makhachev.

Dana White during a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Se Carlos Prates was one of the highlights of the press conference of UFC 322 Although he enjoyed the affection of the fans, his standing with Dana White isn't so high. In fact, the Brazilian received bad news at the ceremony held last Thursday (13) in New York (USA). In short, the organization's president informed him that the next challenger for the welterweight title (up to 77,1 kg) will not be the member of the 'Fighting Nerds' team, in case of victory over... Leon edwards, this Saturday (15).

When asked by a journalist if the winner of Sean brady x MichaelMorales He would be the next challenger for the welterweight title, facing Jack Della Maddalena, current champion, or Islam makhachevDana was brief and to the point. Usually, the UFC president tends to keep the company's decisions a secret, but this time he surprised everyone.

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The official confirmed that the plan is to reward whoever triumphs in the important fight. Therefore, Prates will have to win. Leon edwards this Saturday and, necessarily, he will have at least one more fight if he wants to compete for the welterweight belt.

"Of course!", said the UFC president.

The choice makes sense.

O UFC 322 It highlights the welterweight division. The main fight pits the champion against each other. Jack Della Maddalena against Islam makhachev, former lightweight king (up to 70,3 kg). Also in the main portion of the event, Sean brady e MichaelMorales, who are currently enjoying a great run in MMA, will face off in a highly anticipated matchup.

The American won three fights in a row and consolidated his second position in the weight class rankings. The Ecuadorian, on the other hand, is undefeated in MMA and has six wins in the UFC. As a result, he climbed the rankings in the category, becoming the eighth-ranked fighter. Meanwhile, Carlos Prates It is the ninth division number.