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Prates Vows To Finish Makhachev's Legacy After Ali Rebuke

Carlos Prates has issued a stark warning to Islam Makhachev after the lightweight champion's manager defended his decision to skip UFC 336. Prates will fight Michael Morales for interim gold on Jan.

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Kamaru Usman reacts to Islam Makhachev rejecting UFC 336 title defense to make Prates fight Morales

Kamaru Usman believes the welterweight title picture is playing out as it should. Islam Makhachev is just a couple of months removed from his last fight but has already ruled out a return until May 2027 at the earliest.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 29

'I’ll Finish His Legacy'- Carlos Prates Questions Islam Makhachev’s Passion Over Avoiding Title Defense in January

Carlos Prates has been very critical of Islam Makhachev since the Dagestani withdrew from his projected title defense in January at UFC 336 in Canada. Now, the Brazilian has intensified the beef even more by questioning Makhachev’s passion for fighting in a heated exchange with the welterweight champ’s manager.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 28

Carlos Prates Rips Islam Makhachev's Manager Over UFC Title Fight Fallout

UFC welterweight contender Carlos Prates isn't holding back his feelings regarding his January return at UFC 336. Prates, the division's top contender, hoped to get a crack at Islam Makhachev for a world title shot.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 28

Islam Makhachev Doesn't Owe Carlos Prates a Title Shot

Islam Makhachev doesn't owe Carlos Prates a fight, and the growing narrative that he's ducking competition by sitting out while the UFC books an interim lightweight title is misguided.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 28

Prates Fires Back At Makhachev's Manager

Carlos Prates rejected claims from Islam Makhachev's manager that welterweight contenders would fail to enhance the champion's legacy. Prates faces Michael Morales for the interim UFC welterweight title at UFC 336 on Jan.

Prates' Coach Predicts Second-Round Finish Of Morales

Carlos Prates' longtime coach believes Michael Morales will not survive past the second round when the two welterweights clash for the UFC interim title.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 27

'You're Gonna Need Those Lungs': Michael Morales Warns Carlos Prates Ahead of UFC 336

Michael Morales has sent Carlos Prates a blunt message ahead of their UFC 336 interim welterweight title fight, telling the Brazilian to quit smoking because he will need his lungs when they meet.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 26

Carlos Prates Responds to 'Poor Guy' Michael Morales’ Accusations

“We have to now (know) who is better, who deserves it,” Islam Makhachev said, setting the tone for the interim title fight between Carlos Prates and Michael Morales.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 25

Islam Makhachev reveals why he rejected Carlos Prates fight after Dana White said he gave no reason

Islam Makhachev wants a clearer top contender to emerge before he fights again. Two title bouts took place at UFC 333, but one of the biggest talking points to emerge from Saturday’s broadcast was the news of another coming together for a few months’ time.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / October 25

Islam Makhachev Won’t Defend Welterweight Title Against Carlos Prates at UFC 336

Islam Makhachev will not defend his UFC welterweight championship against Carlos Prates at UFC 336, forcing the promotion to change its plans for the upcoming event in Toronto, Canada.

MMA News / TWSN / October 24

Carlos Prates vs. Michael Morales: The Knockout Threat Meets the Unbeaten Contender

The welterweight title picture for the UFC just got completely flipped. After what was supposed to be Carlos Prates challenging Islam Makhachev for the title at UFC 336, it will now be Prates taking on Michael Morales for the interim belt.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24

Islam Makhachev reacts to Carlos Prates vowing to retire him after interim title fight at UFC 336

Carlos Prates took to social media immediately after his next fight was announced. ‘The Nightmare’ was supposed to face welterweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 336 on January 30.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 24

Islam Makhachev Pulls Out of Carlos Prates Fight as UFC 336 Loses Main-Event Spot

Islam Makhachev was on the cusp of kicking off the UFC’s calendar for 2027 by defending his welterweight title vs. Carlos Prates in Canada. Unfortunately, the Dagestani has reportedly been ruled out of the spectacle before the event gets underway on January 30 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24

Carlos Prates reacts to Islam Makhachev’s reported UFC 336 withdrawal with iconic Nate Diaz moment

Carlos Prates is seemingly not surprised. The Brazilian appears to have cemented himself as the number one contender in the UFC welterweight division, meaning a clash with Islam Makhachev lies in his future.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 23

Makhachev vs. Prates UFC 336 Fight Scratched

Islam Makhachev will not defend his welterweight title against Carlos Prates at UFC 336 in Toronto next month. Ag. Fight reported Friday that the anticipated matchup has been pulled from the January card, indefinitely postponing what would rank among the biggest welterweight clashes in UFC history.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 22

Islam Makhachev’s team is paying close attention to one brutal Carlos Prates weapon

Islam Makhachev may not have faced the kind of striking that will await him against Carlos Prates. While unconfirmed, the UFC welterweight champion’s second title defense is expected to come against the Brazilian in early 2027.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 21

Makhachev Manager Shoots Down Prates Fight Rumors

Islam Makhachev's anticipated welterweight title defense against Carlos Prates is nowhere near official, according to the champion's management. Rizvan Magomedov, who manages Makhachev, told Russian outlet Ushatayka that reports of an imminent matchup are premature.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / August 19

Carlos Prates confirms he's next in line, promises he'll KO Islam Makhachev

Welterweight champion Islam Makhachev successfully defended his title in the UFC 330 main event, defeating Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision. Days after the win, Makhachev’s next opponent is reportedly known.

Video Games News / Athlon Sports / June 1

EA UFC 6 New Career Mode Overhaul Explained

As EA UFC 6 inches closer to release, EA Sports is beginning to pull back the curtain on some of the game's biggest additions. The latest Game Modes Deep Dive revealed a major overhaul to the single-player experience, headlined by a new narrative mode called 'The Legacy,' a revamped Career Mode, and an entirely new Hall of Legends experience.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / May 29

Carlos Prates Names Michael Morales As Preferred Final Test Before Gold

Carlos Prates isn’t interested in a meaningless fight while he waits for his shot at the welterweight title. If he has to fight someone before getting to Islam Makhachev, he knows exactly who he wants.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / May 20

Carlos Prates Reveals Brutal Sleep Schedule Ahead of Welterweight Championship Game

Brazilian UFC welterweight contender Carlos Prates recently opened up about his unusual sleep routine. During a recent interview, Prates admitted that getting a full night’s sleep has never really been part of his lifestyle, even while preparing for the toughest fights.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / May 5

Carlos Prates Had 'Knock Out JDM' Written On His Mirror Before Fight

The UFC welterweight division got another title challenger as Carlos Prates recently won against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth. Prates marked a dominant win and secured his position for the title shot.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / May 3

Carlos Prates Pleads Case For UFC Title Shot After Knocking Out Ex-Welterweight Champ

The UFC welterweight division has a new contender, and he's coming to make promotional history. Following Carlos Prates' third-round TKO against former UFC Welterweight Champion Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC Perth, the Brazilian called his shot Saturday morning.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / May 2

Carlos Prates Makes His Case: Dominant Win at UFC Perth Puts Him First in Line for Welterweight Title Shot

Carlos Prates didn’t just win at UFC Perth—he made a statement the welterweight division can’t ignore. In the main event of UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 30

UFC Fight Night: Carlos Prates vs. Jack Della Maddalena — Preview & Storylines

The UFC returns to Australia this weekend for a potential welterweight title eliminator as Jack Della Maddalena faces surging contender Carlos Prates for the main event of UFC Fight Night 275.