Rising star Carlos Prates denied talks for a potential bout with Conor McGregor, who claims to have accepted a fight against a 'no name' opponent amid delays in his return. McGregor prefers waiting for Michael Chandler post-TUF, but UFC pushes other matchups. Prates dismissed the pairing as unlikely, cooling speculation in welterweight. This impacts McGregor's timeline, possibly forcing him against lesser-known foes, while boosting Prates' profile amid his momentum.
