Carlos Prates' coach says Michael Morales won't make it to Round 3
Coach Cristian Nogueira believes Carlos Prates will make quick work of Michael Morales.
UFC interim welterweight champion Carlos Prates is set to face Michael Morales in a highly anticipated bout on January 30 at UFC 336 in Toronto. Coach Cristian Nogueira revealed that Prates will alter his training due to Morales' contrasting fighting style. While Prates initially prepared for Islam Makhachev's wrestling-heavy approach, he has since shifted focus to Morales, emphasizing footwork and movement, thanks to his boxing coach Ban Ban.
Nogueira, who has been training Prates since his teenage years, believes the Ecuadorian will secure a victory in the second round due to Morales' tendency to be overly aggressive. Nogueira dismisses any notion that Prates' success is solely attributed to Fighting Nerds, emphasizing the complementary nature of their training camps.
He also suggests that the Morales fight will not afford Makhachev enough footage for a comprehensive analysis, as Prates is expected to finish the bout before the third round.
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