Carlos Prates, ranked UFC welterweight, stated his readiness to hold a contender fight against Michael Morales.
“Michael is very good. He’s young and a really strong guy. But I think I'm more spectacular, and now is my time. I think we should meet him when I'm already the champion, but I'm ready to fight him anytime if the UFC wants it.
Of course, I want a title fight, but if the UFC says, 'You need to fight Michael — you need to meet in the semifinal, and then fight for the belt,' then fine, let’s go. Let’s fight.”