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Prates (24-7) demolished former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth earlier this month to firmly establish himself as a contender. However, Prates believes Ian Garry, who previously defeated him, will challenge Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title next. Prates is confident that he will be next in line for a title shot against the winner of the fight between Makhachev and Garry.
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According to Prates, Garry will likely challenge Makhachev at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia. Prates has no issues waiting for a shot against the winner of the fight. However, that could stall the UFC welterweight title picture until next year. If Prates has to fight again in the meantime, he would pick undefeated Ecuadorian contender Morales (19-0).
Considering the Possibilities
“If I have no choice, if I have to fight somebody, and then go to the belt – I think I will pick Morales,” Prates said on the “Pound 4 Pound” podcast. “Because it makes sense, I’m No. 2, he is No. 3. And then you get the winner against the winner of Ian and Makhachev.”
Makhachev won the title against Maddalena at UFC 322 last November. Meanwhile, Prates knocked out former champion Leon Edwards, and Morales knocked out fellow contender Sean Brady on the same card. Garry made his case with a dominant decision win over former champion Belal Muhammad a week later.
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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