Dana White has hit Islam Makhachovactivity.
After defending the title Ian Garry in August, Makhachov called for one more title defense before Ramadan 2027. Dagestanis even brought up Carlos Prates as his next challenger. Accordingly
Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO, the meeting was agreed verbally UFC 336 January 30, 2027 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto before Makhachov changed his mind.
Dana White claims that Islam Makhachev vs. Carlos Prates was verbally agreed upon
While Valge doesn’t expect Makhachov to fight three times a year at this point in his career, he would like him to fight at least twice a year.
“It was verbally agreed upon… I like guys to fight a lot,” White said during the media ruckus captured by TheMacLife . “Being a champion, I really don’t expect you to fight three times a year. But twice would be nice. It supports the division; there are a lot of guys who would like to go after the title.”
Makhachov (29-1) has not fought more than twice a year since 2022. Prates (24-7) and an undefeated welterweight contender Michael Morales (19-0) will now compete for interim gold at UFC 336, with the winner set to fight Makhachov after Ramadan.
