Michael Morales posts photo suggesting potential matchup with Carlos Prates

Michael Morales shared a photo on social media that appears to suggest a potential fight between himself and Carlos Prates to determine the next lightweight title challenger. The post questions whether these two should fight to decide who meets the champion, or if the answer is already clear. If Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry is confirmed for UFC 330 in August, the champion would not be ready for his next defense until November at the earliest. The post asks fans to vote on who would win a potential Prates vs. Morales matchup, framing it as a title eliminator scenario.