Michael Morales hints at matchup with Carlos Prates for title shot

Michael Morales posted a photo on social media suggesting a potential bout with Carlos Prates to determine the next lightweight title challenger. The post questions whether the two need to fight to establish a clear number one contender, or if the hierarchy is already obvious. If Islam Makhachev faces Ian Garry at UFC 330 in August as rumored, the champion would not be ready for another defense until November at the earliest. This timeline could allow for a Prates vs. Morales eliminator bout. The post asks fans to vote on who would win such a matchup.