Ultimate Fighting Championship the title fight is on.
Prates is seemingly ready for the challenge Islam Makhachov for the next welterweight championship. Makhachov, who recorded his first title defense at 170 lbs Ian Garry in August, Pratesi has been named as his next opponent. The Russian recently revealed when he will return to action and Prates is training hard to give the pound-for-pound king a tough outing.
Carlos Prates predicts that Islam Makhachov will go down 29-2 in a potential UFC title fight
Makhachov (29-1) claims he wants to return to the Octagon before Ramadan, his second title defense in late 2026 and early 2027. Prates (24-7) shared a message to Makhachov on social media, in which he confirmed that he is already training for Dagestan.
“Yes, Makhachov… Whatever I go through in this gym, someone will pay for it,” Prates said on his Instagram stories. “And guess who pays? You!”
In a separate post, Prates claimed that Makhachov’s record is 29-2 since their clash.
“Davai (Russian for “come on”) brother! 29-2!”
While the UFC has yet to confirm Prates as the next welterweight title challenger, all signs point to the Brazilian knockout being next in the running for UFC gold.
😳🗣️ Carlos Prates‘ message Islam Makhachov in his latest sparring clip
“Davai (no in Russian) brother! 29-2!”
(via @horrorsunnägu170) 🔹 pic.twitter.com/hGFUCu3J6A
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12 September 2026
