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Carlos Prates bummed ‘much easier battle’ vs. Randy Brown failed … up until he heard ‘UFC centerpiece’

Carlos Prates bummed ‘much easier battle’ vs. Randy Brown failed … up until he heard ‘UFC centerpiece’

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November 6, 2024 7:40 pm ET LAS VEGAS-- Carlos Prates is on the brink of UFC fame, or so it appears to some. If activity is any sign, the UFC believes so, too. Prates (20-6 MMA, 3-0 UFC) is reserved for his 4th marketing battle in 10 months, Saturday when he headings UFC Fight Night 247 versus Neil Magny (29-12 MMA, 22-11 UFC). The bout is Prates' very first UFC centerpiece and he's thrilled about the chance. "I had a battle versus Randy Brown on Nov. 16 in New York," Prates informed MMA Junkie and other press reporters at a pre-fight press conference Wednesday. I was actually pleased with that chance to combat in Madison Square Garden on the exact same day as Jon Jones. He stated something that he 'd battle me Dec. 7. I did not comprehend why. Th...
Michael Morales goes for UFC welterweight champion in 2 years after completing Neil Magny

Michael Morales goes for UFC welterweight champion in 2 years after completing Neil Magny

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August 25, 2024 6:00 pm ET LAS VEGAS-- Michael Morales has his sights set on UFC welterweight gold and has a timeline in mind for his objective. On the primary card of UFC on ESPN 62, Morales (17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) passed the most difficult test of his profession so far by stopping Neil Magny in the preliminary. Since late, Magny (29-12 MMA, 22-11 UFC) has actually been entrusted with handling young upstarts, however the unbeaten Ecuadorian was excessive to manage. "I wished to complete him in the preliminary," Morales informed press reporters through an interpreter at a post-fight press conference. "It wasn't the method, however I wished to do it, undoubtedly." After a set of consentaneous choice wins, concerns were swirling about Morales' capabilit...