Michael Morales challenges Carlos Prates as Islam Makhachev's next opponent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 2:51 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Michael Morales has called Carlos Prates an ‘easy’ fight for Islam Makhachev while addressing the welterweight title picture. Morales believes Prates is set to challenge Makhachev for the title next, following his call for a showdown between him and Prates. Morales emphasized this potential matchup by likening it to a ‘Deadpool vs. Spider-Man’ encounter, urging Prates to fight him for a title eliminator. He also expressed frustration with the fight order, suggesting that Makhachev chooses Prates because he views him as less dangerous. Alongside this, Morales threw jabs at two other welterweights, Ian Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov, hinting at his desire for more challenging fights to establish his standing in the division.
- •Michael Morales labels Carlos Prates an ‘easy’ opponent for Islam Makhachev.
- •Prates is reportedly next to challenge Makhachev for the title.
- •Morales wants to fight Prates in a title eliminator bout.
- •Morales critiques Makhachev's choice of Prates over him.
- •Morales aims for significant fights to enhance his title prospects.
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Morales calls Carlos Prates an ‘easy’ fight for Islam Makhachev
- 2:51 AMSherdog — Michael Morales calls Carlos Prates an ‘easy’ fight for Islam Makhachev
"Michael Morales had addressed top-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweights and the division’s reigning champ.
"Michael Morales had addressed top-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweights and the division’s reigning champ.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 2:51 AMMichael Morales calls Carlos Prates an ‘easy’ fight for Islam Makhachev
Michael Morales had addressed top-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweights and the division’s reigning champ.
- SherdogOct 5, 2026, 2:51 AMMichael Morales calls Carlos Prates an ‘easy’ fight for Islam Makhachev
Michael Morales had addressed top-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweights and the division’s reigning champ.
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