Michael Morales hints at potential bout with Carlos Prates for title contention

Michael Morales posted a photo on social media suggesting a potential matchup with Carlos Prates to determine the next lightweight title challenger. The post asks whether the two fighters need to face each other or if the answer is already clear. If Islam Makhachev fights Ian Garry at UFC 330 in August as rumored, the champion would not be ready for his next defense until November at the earliest. The post invites fans to weigh in on who would win a Prates vs. Morales fight, indicating this matchup is being discussed as a title eliminator.