Michael Morales posts callout photo as lightweight title eliminator debate heats up

Michael Morales has shared a social media post that appears to challenge for a title eliminator matchup in the lightweight division. The post raises questions about whether Morales needs to face another top contender to determine the next championship challenger, or if the path is already clear. With Islam Makhachev potentially facing Ian Garry at UFC 330 in August, the champion wouldn't be ready for another title defense until November at the earliest. The timing creates an opportunity for a potential Morales versus Carlos Prates eliminator bout to establish the next contender. The post asks fans to weigh in on who would win if the UFC books Prates versus Morales.