Carlos Prates claims he poses a tough challenge for Conor McGregor
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 2:24 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Carlos Prates expressed confidence about facing Conor McGregor, stating he would cause significant harm to the UFC star. McGregor returned to the octagon for the first time in five years but suffered a knee injury just 69 seconds into his fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329. Prates believes a potential matchup with McGregor would have ended poorly for the veteran. He noted a prior idea of fighting McGregor fell through in favor of the Holloway rematch. The exchange has raised interest in future matchups in the welterweight division.
- •Carlos Prates warns McGregor not to accept a fight against him.
- •McGregor returned after five years, suffering a knee injury at UFC 329.
- •Prates has finished all of his seven UFC victories.
- •There were talks of a matchup between Prates and McGregor before UFC 329.
- •Prates urges McGregor to now make way for the new generation.
- 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor avoided a nightmare matchup? Carlos Prates thinks so
"Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight Carlos Prates claims he would be a tough matchup for Conor McGregor.
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