In pursuit of the belt, Carlos Prates makes himself available to face an undefeated giant: 'If the UFC wants him'

Prates celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Carlos Prates He sees no problem in taking down another rival before competing for the Ultimate belt. After knock off Leon edwards In a brilliant performance at UFC 322, held last Saturday (15), the Fighting Nerds representative entered the race for the welterweight title (up to 77 kg). However, given the strong competition in the division, the Brazilian may need another round before fighting for the throne.

In a press conference after the event, Prates reacted to the victory of MichaelMorales And he made it clear that he would be willing to settle the score with the Ecuadorian to leave no doubt that he deserves to be the next title challenger, should that be the UFC's wish.

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“I think I’m still more exciting than him… But if the UFC says ‘you need to fight Michael to go for the belt,’ then let’s fight,” he said. Carlos Prates.

Carlos Prates and Michael Morales win by knockout at UFC 322.

Prates celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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After collapsing Geoff neal in a brutal way at UFC 319, Carlos Prates He received the opportunity to face the fourth-ranked player. Leon edwardsAfter a sluggish first round dominated by the Englishman, the Brazilian landed a powerful left hand that knocked his opponent down midway through the second round.

MichaelMorales, in turn, faced the second-placed team, Sean brady...and gave the American no chance. After an overwhelming blitz, the Ecuadorian prospect also won by knockout.