Carlos Prates highlights his rival's determination and reveals his plan to win a potential UFC fight: 'I'm going to bring my mother'.

Prates during a fight at UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Carlos Prates There is no doubt that he will have to push himself to his limits if he faces... MichaelMorales in the race for the welterweight title (up to 77 kg). After the South American duo triumphed with knockouts at UFC 322The Brazilian smoker and the 'Spider-Man of Ecuador' have become two of the main favorites to challenge for the belt. Islam makhachevwhich, naturally, puts them on a collision course.

In an interview with 'Connect Cast', Carlos Prates highlighted that MichaelMorales He lives 100% of the time in 'war mode' and is bloodthirsty to conquer the UFC belt. According to the representative of Fighting Nerds, to overcome a rival with such a hunger for victory, it will be necessary to be ready to end the fight at any moment.

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“Morales doesn’t greet anyone from our category. Have you seen his interviews? 'We’re all enemies, everyone’s against everyone else here. If I have to fight anyone, I’ll fight'... Do you think he’s going to take his mother to get beaten up in front of her? You have to be ready to kill a guy like that, brother,” he said. Carlos Prates.

Carlos Prates It also points out that the blood in the eyes of MichaelMorales It goes beyond the fighter himself and extends to his mother, who always accompanies him to fights. The Brazilian humorously points out that if they meet in the octagon, he will put his mother on standby to help him in the battle.

“Brother, I’ve seen a lot of friends whose mothers get scared when they’re losing weight. He (Morales) is fucking up losing weight with his mom right there beside him (calmly). Things are going to get crazy. The moment we bump into each other, I’m bringing my mom too. I’m going to say: ‘Hey, Mom, whatever happens, it’s both of you, okay?’”, concluded the Fighting Nerds smoker.

Carlos Prates and Michael Morales are contenders in the race for the UFC belt.

After Carlos Prates defeat Leon edwards e MichaelMorales overcome Sean brady No. UFC 322Both by knockout, the pair became favorites to challenge for the title of Islam makhachev Based on what he delivers inside the octagon. However, other big names could frustrate the South Americans and jump the queue for the belt.

Kamaru Usman, considered a legend in the division, emerges as the favorite to challenge Makhachev for the title, since the Nigerian shares the same manager as the champion and his history in the UFC carries weight behind the scenes.

Ian Gary, ranked second, comes from a convincing victory against Belal Muhammad | No. UFC Qatar and has already overcome Carlos Prates in a direct confrontation at UFC Kansas.