Carlos Prates Threatens to Retire Islam Makhachev After UFC 336 Snub, Welterweight Champ Fires Back

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Carlos Prates Threatens to Retire Islam Makhachev After UFC 336 Snub, Welterweight Champ Fires Back

Sun, October 25, 2026 at 5:49 AM UTC·

Islam Makhachev unavailable as UFC sets Prates-Morales interim title for UFC 336

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Dana White Accuses Islam Makhachev of Holding Up Welterweight Division After UFC 336 Snub

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Dana White explains interim title with Islam Makhachev not fighting at UFC 336

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Islam Makhachev withdraws from UFC 336 title fight against Carlos Prates

Well, this sucks. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight champion, Islam Makhachev, has withdrawn from his UFC 336 title fight against No. 1-ranked contender, Carlos Prates, previously scheduled for Sat., Jan. 30, 2027 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ag Fight broke the news on Friday. No word yet on why Makhachev was forced to […]

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Interim Title Fight Co-Headlines UFC 336 in Toronto

On January 30, the UFC returns to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, for UFC 336. In the co-main event, two of the biggest South American stars square off for the interim welterweight title. Carlos Prates takes on Michael Morales in the Scotiabank Arena. The UFC announced the fight moments ago. Champion Islam Makhachev is unavailable to defend […] The post Interim Title Fight Co-Headlines UFC 336 in Toronto appeared first on HEAVY.

Dana White blasts Islam Makhachev's inactivity after UFC title delay

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Islam Makhachev vs. Carlos Prates No Longer Targeted for UFC 336

Islam Makhachev vs. Carlos Prates is no longer targeted for UFC 336 in Toronto, leaving the UFC searching for a new main event.

Islam Makhachev Off UFC 336 Card

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev will no longer compete at UFC 336 as was originally intended by the promotion.The UFC was hoping to book Makhachev vs. Carlos Prates as the main event of UFC 336, which takes place on January 30 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.However, Makhachev is now off the card, leaving […] The post Islam Makhachev Off UFC 336 Card appeared first on HEAVY.

Dana White Explains Why Islam Makhachev Is Off UFC 336

UFC president Dana White explained why UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev is no longer fighting at UFC 336. Makhachev was being targeted to fight top contender Carlos Prates in the headliner of UFC 336, but when the card was announced on Saturday during the UFC 333 broadcast, it was instead Prates against Michael Morales for […] The post Dana White Explains Why Islam Makhachev Is Off UFC 336 appeared first on HEAVY.

Dana White Reacts to News That UFC 336 Main Event Is Off

UFC president Dana White reacted to the news that the planned UFC 336 main event between Islam Makhachev and Carlos Prates is off.UFC 336 takes place on January 30 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The promotion was hoping to book Makhachev vs. Prates as the headliner, but on Friday, it was reported that […] The post Dana White Reacts to News That UFC 336 Main Event Is Off appeared first on HEAVY.

UFC 336 Title Fight Betting Odds Revealed

The betting odds for the two title fights slated for the upcoming UFC 336 card have been revealed after the UFC officially announced them.On Saturday during UFC 333, the promotion revealed that UFC 336 — which takes place on January 30 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada — will feature two title fights on […] The post UFC 336 Title Fight Betting Odds Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.

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