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Carlos Prates has now won 10 straight fights by knockout, 11 if you include a kickboxing fight in Brazil.

His last four knockouts have come in the Octagon and not against suckers either. Before knocking out Magny, he knocked out Chinese fan favorite Li Jingliang. Not bad for a guy you’re known for his affection for a cigarette.

Jokes aside, we’re talking serious dynamics here. And after tearing Magny apart, he deserves a fight with someone in the top 15 and maybe even the top 10.

Michael Morales, who is also coming off a first-round knockout win over Magny, seems like a good choice. He is 17-0 and 5-0 in the UFC and is in a similar position to Prates.

However, booking this fight effectively eliminates a competitor. It would be better to set them up with other people for now, and hopefully they can meet later when the stakes are even higher.

If UFC matchmakers agree, the move will be to pair Prates with Geoff Neal.

The 34-year-old American is a veteran of the top 15 and is coming off an injury-related victory over former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. He is currently ranked 10th in the welterweight division, has only been knocked out once in 22 fights and has considerable stopping power in his own right. He seems to be the perfect test for Prates at the moment.

Book it on a pay-per-view main card and let’s see what Prates is really about.