Carlos Prates is humble enough to label himself the easiest fight for Islam Makhachev.
The welterweight division is teeming with contenders after UFC 322. Makhachev dethroned Jack Della Maddalena to clinch the welterweight title in the main event at UFC 322. Prates put former champion Leon Edwards to sleep on the same card to enter the title picture. UFC 322 also saw Michael Morales brutally finish Sean Brady to announce himself as another contender. However, Makhachev has expressed interest in defending his title against former champ Kamaru Usman.