Michael Morales posts photo suggesting potential matchup with Carlos Prates

Michael Morales published a photo on his social media that appears to call for a fight between himself and Carlos Prates to determine the next title challenger. The post raises questions about whether the two fighters need to face each other to establish who should meet the champion, or if the hierarchy is already clear. If Islam Makhachev versus Ian Garry materializes at UFC 330 in August as rumored, the champion would likely be ready for his next defense no earlier than November. The post includes a poll asking followers who would win if the UFC books Prates versus Morales.