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Conor McGregor addresses UFC's proposed matchup against Carlos Prates

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:33 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Conor McGregor addresses UFC's proposed matchup against Carlos Prates
Summary

Conor McGregor stated that the UFC was discouraging his return to welterweight by suggesting a fight with Carlos Prates. McGregor is set to face Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11. He claims he verbally accepted a fight with Prates but did not receive a contract afterward. McGregor suspects the UFC prefers him to compete at lightweight. Prates has achieved finishes in all seven of his UFC wins, creating expectations for a title shot following his recent knockout of Jack Della Maddalena.

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  • •McGregor returns at UFC 329 against Max Holloway on July 11.
  • •Prates was considered a potential opponent for McGregor.
  • •McGregor has two previous welterweight fights in the UFC.
  • •Prates has finished all seven of his UFC wins.
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  • 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor: UFC was trying to scare me by floating Carlos Prates matchup
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Conor McGregor believes the UFC didn’t want him to return to competition at welterweight.

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