Carlos Prates' rival shows up 23 kg over the limit before UFC 336
UFC 336 on 30 January decides the interim welterweight title (up to 77 kg) between Carlos Prates and Michael Morales, who appeared on social media at 100 kg, roughly 23 kg over the division limit, three months out from the fight.
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O UFC 336, marcado para 30 de janeiro, vai definir o campeão interino dos meio-médios, faixa até 77 kg, e colocar Carlos Prates diante de Michael Morales. Uma vitória do brasileiro o tornaria o primeiro representante do país a chegar ao topo da divisão.
Faltando três meses para a luta, Morales chamou a atenção nas redes sociais: apareceu com 100 kg, algo como 23 kg além do teto da categoria, e a forma física exibida na publicação também virou assunto.
Do lado de Prates, o momento é de alta. Integrante da academia Fighting Nerds, ele tem 33 anos, começou no MMA em 2012 e estreou na organização em 2024. No ranking da divisão, aparece em primeiro lugar.
O cartel do brasileiro tem 24 vitórias e sete derrotas; das vitórias, 22 saíram pela via rápida, com 19 nocautes e três finalizações. Entre os nomes que ele já superou estão Geoff Neal, Jack Della Maddalena, Leon Edwards, Li Jingliang e Neil Magny.
Reconhecido pelo estilo agressivo, Prates é apontado como um dos lutadores mais empolgantes em atividade no MMA.
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