Carlos Prates defeated Neil Magny at UFC Vegas 100 with a primary spherical knockout. Newly ranked within the prime 15, Prates has choices for what might be subsequent.
The Combating Nerds’ contender secured his rating by placing Magny away and put a stamp on the a centesimal occasion on the UFC APEX area. However now, followers are questioning what might be subsequent for the 31 yr previous contender.
At present we are going to have a look at three of Prates’ finest choices for his future together with two fights to spice up his rating even additional and one that’s simply an thrilling battle.
The robust battle: Michael “Venom” Web page
Michael Web page is new to the UFC however lengthy within the tooth. “MVP” is coming off of a loss to Ian Machado Garry earlier this yr. However he’s nonetheless a fan favourite, and harmful, fighter. Whereas he’s overtly welcomed a battle with Shara Bullet not too long ago, Prates might sneak in there and take Shara Bullet’s massive battle.
Web page is ranked thirteenth, which wouldn’t enhance Prates all that a lot within the UFC welterweight rankings. However a win over Web page would enhance his reputation within the eyes of the followers, which is critical on this period of the UFC. A tricky ask, positive, however one which the Brazilian would welcome.
Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates, the opposite Neal
A very long time in the past (2021) Neil Magny and Geoff Neal fought within the Nei/al Bowl. A enjoyable little rivalry, the battle noticed Magny emerge victorious. However Geoff Neal has had the final chortle with wins over Santiago Ponzinibbio, Vicente Luque, and Rafael dos Anjos. This has rocketed Neal to quantity ten within the UFC rankings.
If Carlos Prates needs to spice up his rankings, a prime ten opponent is the way in which to go and Neal is the most effective likelihood and choice. Neal fought Dos Anjos in October and the timelines add up. It will permit Prates to skip names like Stephen Thompson, the aforementioned Web page, and Michael Morales.
With a win, this battle would put Prates throughout the prime ten and able to make a title run.
Bryan Battle or Randy Brown: A banger both method
I do know you didn’t suppose The Butcher was going to lose to a French dude! Nicely, Bryan Battle is taking over a Jamaican now. On December fifth, these two fighters will face off in a really enjoyable, albeit not ranked, battle.
The winner of this battle will desire a spot within the prime 15 too. They’d each deserve it as effectively. Since Brown’s loss to Jack Della Maddalena, he’s received three straight. Battle has solely misplaced to Rinat Fakhretdinov since becoming a member of the UFC. He’s butchered (pun meant) AJ Fletcher, Gabe Inexperienced and Kevin Jousset in that point.
A win would earn them a battle with a ranked fighter and with Prates being the newcomer, he might be tapped to defend his rating earlier than ascending.
