UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev’s return to the Octagon in opposition to Carlos Prates reportedly received’t be on the first main occasion of 2027.
Islam Makhachev is broadly anticipated to face surging welterweight contender Carlos Prates in his subsequent title protection. Makhachev most just lately defeated Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 after profitable the title over Jack Della Maddalena final yr.
As 2027 shortly approaches, it’s been rumored on-line that Makhachev vs. Prates will headline the UFC’s return to Toronto at UFC 336 in January. As of this writing, the UFC hasn’t introduced any fights for the upcoming card.
Makhachev vs. Prates is arguably one of many greatest fights in welterweight historical past, with Makhachev’s historic win streak on the road in opposition to the fast-charging Prates. Sadly, followers must reportedly wait a bit longer to see Makhachev and Prates conflict contained in the Octagon.
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Ag. Struggle reported on Friday that Makhachev received’t return at UFC 336 in Toronto, indefinitely suspending his seemingly showdown with Prates. The UFC matchmakers are reportedly within the strategy of reserving a brand new headliner for the promotion’s return to Scotiabank Enviornment.
Makhachev usually doesn’t battle throughout Ramadan, which means the soonest that Makhachev might return is February, earlier than he takes a number of months away from preventing. He hasn’t fought since defending the welterweight title in opposition to Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330.
Makhachev’s supervisor mentioned earlier this week that the Prates battle ‘isn’t shut’ to getting finalized. If Makhachev is sidelined for just a few months, Prates might probably face another opponent, presumably an interim title battle.
UFC 335 was taken out of the combination for Makhachev vs. Prates after Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes was introduced. As of this writing, Makhachev hasn’t revealed his desired timeframe for his subsequent title protection.
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