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Coach Cristian Nogueira believes Carlos Prates will make quick work of Michael Morales.

Prates (24-7) is scheduled to face Morales (19-0) for the Ultimate Fighting Championship interim welterweight title at UFC 336 on Jan. 30 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

Cristian Nogueira explains Carlos Prates' UFC 336 training changes and predicts a second-round finish against Michael Morales In an interview with Sherdog, Nogueira said the team had expected Prates to challenge Islam Makhachev first.

“It came as a surprise to us because we thought we would fight Makhachev first and then Morales,” Nogueira said. “We had already been planning the training camp to face Islam on January 30, but no problem. The important thing is that this fight will be for the belt.”

Prates had begun preparing for Makhachev’s wrestling-heavy style, but the change in opponent requires a different strategy. “The Nightmare” is now working closely with boxing coach Arthur Cesar, known as Ban Ban. Read more

Carlos Prates has fired back at Islam Makhachev’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz.

Prates had hoped to challenge Makhachev for the undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight title in January. Instead, the Brazilian will face Michael Morales for the interim belt at UFC 336 on Jan. 30 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

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Carlos Prates challenges Ali Abdelaziz's defense of Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC 336 Prates has repeatedly criticized Makhachev on social media, accusing the champion of avoiding him. Abdelaziz recently addressed the welterweight contenders collectively, claiming none would add to Makhachev’s legacy.

“If you’re a contender. Islam is the champion and maybe the greatest fighter of this generation,” Abdelaziz wrote on X. “Talk less, because he’ll make you look bad. None of you add to his legacy. He fights for passion, love of the sport, and the fans.”

Prates countered that Makhachev would have accepted the January matchup if passion…

Boxer Edgar Berlanga has reportedly been arrested on battery and aggravated battery charges.

Berlanga was arrested Monday, Oct. 26, by the Lakeland Police Department in Polk County, Florida, in connection with an alleged Oct. 18 incident, according to Uncrowned, which cited court records.

Edgar Berlanga faces aggravated battery and misdemeanor battery charges, with arraignment scheduled Nov. 17The 29-year-old super middleweight contender faces one count of misdemeanor battery and one count of felony aggravated battery. A judge set his combined bail at $16,000 during a court appearance Tuesday. His arraignment is scheduled for Nov. 17.

Berlanga (24-2, 19 KOs) is coming off a seventh-round technical knockout victory over Steven Butler at Zuffa Boxing 9 in July. The former world title challenger has alternated between losses and wins in his last four bouts.

Boxer Edgar Berlanga was arrested on misdemeanor battery and felony aggravated battery c…