UFC Welterweight

3 stories covering UFC Welterweight — news, results and analysis.

Carlos Prates celebrates a knockout victory inside the UFC Octagon

Carlos Prates Wants Makhachev First, Then Promises to KO Morales

The No. 2 welterweight says he'll finish undefeated Michael Morales inside a round — but only after he gets his crack at Islam Makhachev's belt.

Aug 21, 2026

Islam Makhachev celebrates after a UFC victory

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Carlos Prates Says the UFC Promised Him Next Shot at Islam Makhachev

Prates claims a new deal locks in a title fight against the 17-fight winning machine — while Michael Morales gets bumped despite serving as UFC 330 backup.

Aug 19, 2026

Islam Makhachev celebrates a UFC victory inside the octagon

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Carlos Prates Wants Makhachev, Promises to Bring the Belt to Brazil

Riding a 19-KO résumé and the No. 2 welterweight ranking, Prates says he'll knock out a champion who's lost once in 30 fights.

Aug 18, 2026