Michel Prazeres has more career victories than all but one other fighter at this week’s UFC on ESPN+ 3 event, and yet he’s not even featured in the top half of the preliminary card. It’s not exactly as if his numerous wins are offset by a staggering number of losses, either, with a 93 percent career winning percentage. Yet “Trator” isn’t featured in either the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA welterweight rankings or the UFC’s official list . While it would be easy for Prazeres to walk around with a chip on his shoulder, the Brazilian powerhouse refuses to play that role.
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