UFC welterweight contender Michael Morales revealed that he must manage a massive weight cut for his upcoming interim title fight. Morales is scheduled to face Carlos Prates in the co-main event of UFC 336, which takes place on January 30 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
A 50-Pound Weight Cut Ahead of UFC 336
As reported by sports.yahoo.com citing HEAVY, Morales shared details about his physical preparation via social media on Friday. Thirteen weeks away from his bout against Prates, Morales posted on Instagram that he currently weighs 220 pounds, meaning he needs to drop 50 pounds to reach the 170-pound championship limit.
The undefeated fighter published a collection of photos on his Instagram account, which included an image of a scale displaying a reading of 220 pounds alongside the caption “13 weeks.”
Underdog Status Against Carlos Prates
Even though Morales holds a flawless 19-0 professional mixed martial arts record, which includes a 7-0 run inside the Octagon, he enters the interim title matchup as the underdog. According to FightOdds.io, Morales sits as a +153 underdog, while Prates is listed as a -175 favorite.
Betting markets often reflect fighter popularity and hype, and Prates has emerged as one of the organization’s most popular athletes due to his entertaining style and immense knockout power. Nevertheless, Morales possesses dangerous knockout abilities of his own and holds a clear wrestling advantage, making the championship clash a fascinating stylistic pairing. Analysts suggest betting odds could narrow as fight night approaches and supporters back the undefeated contender’s well-rounded skill set.
Before stepping into the Octagon in Toronto, Morales must successfully navigate his 12-week weight-loss regimen to safely make the welterweight limit.
