Morales posts photo suggesting potential matchup with Prates for title shot

Michael Morales posted a photo on social media that appears to suggest a potential bout between himself and Carlos Prates to determine the next lightweight title challenger. The post comes amid speculation that Islam Makhachev may face Ian Garry at UFC 330 in August, which would make the champion unavailable until November at the earliest. Morales is asking fans to weigh in on who would win if the UFC organized a bout between him and Prates. The post implies that the winner of such a matchup could be positioned as the next title contender. Both fighters are emerging contenders in the lightweight division seeking to establish themselves as the clear number-one challenger.