Prates and Makhachev tensions are rising
Carlos Prates faces Michael Morales for the interim title on January 30. If he wins, Islam Makhachev could be his next target.

Tensions between Carlos Prates and Islam Makhachev are rising. Prates is openly attacking Makhachev, and Makhachev is responding. Prates first fights Michael Morales for the interim title on January 30. If he wins, Islam Makhachev could be his next target.
Islam Makhachev is the UFC welterweight champion with a record of 29-1. He is also ranked first in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings.
Carlos Prates (24-7) is ranked first in the UFC welterweight rankings. Michael Morales is unbeaten at 19-0 and ranked third in the division.
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