Michael Morales posts callout photo targeting Carlos Prates bout

Ecuadorian welterweight Michael Morales has posted a photo on his social media suggesting a potential matchup with Carlos Prates. The post raises questions about whether the two fighters need to face each other to determine the next title challenger, or if the picture is already clear. If the rumored bout between Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry proceeds at UFC 330 in August as speculated, the champion would not be available for another title defense until November at the earliest. The post includes a poll asking fans to predict the winner if the UFC organizes a Prates versus Morales fight.