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Carlos Prates claims he will fight for UFC welterweight title next

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:06 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Carlos Prates claims he will fight for UFC welterweight title next

Summary

Carlos Prates, the top-ranked UFC welterweight contender, announced he will be fighting for the UFC welterweight championship next. This title bout is set for UFC 330 on August 15, featuring champion Islam Makhachev defending his title against Ian Machado Garry. Although Prates is not the backup fighter for this event, he confidently stated his claim as the next title challenger via social media. Following a victorious streak including wins over former champions, Prates is positioning himself for a shot at the title, suggesting other contenders should wait their turn.

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By the Numbers

•UFC 330 takes place on August 15.
•Islam Makhachev defends the welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry.
•Prates has won three straight fights since losing to Garry.
•He has a record of 7-1, with all wins coming by knockout.
•Michael Morales is the backup fighter for UFC 330.

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5:06 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Prates Says He’s Fighting for UFC Gold in His Next Fight

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Top-ranked UFC welterweight contender Carlos Prates says he is fighting for the UFC welterweight championship in his next fight.The UFC welterweight title is on the line at UFC 330 on August 15 when champion Islam Makhachev defends his belt against Ian Machado Garry.The backup fighter for UFC 330 is actually not Prates, as Michael Morales […] The post Carlos Prates Says He’s Fighting for UFC Gold in His Next Fight appeared first on HEAVY.
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