Michael Morales posted a photo on social media that appears to tease a potential fight with Carlos Prates. The post raises the question of whether these two welterweights need to fight to determine the next lightweight title challenger. If Islam Makhachev faces Ian Garry at UFC 330 in August as rumored, the champion would not be ready for his next defense until November at the earliest. This timeline could open the door for a Prates versus Morales eliminator bout to clarify the title picture at 155 pounds.
