Dana White has addressed speculation about this
Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight title shot.
Undefeated candidates Shavkat Rakhmonov and Michael Morales have hinted at possible collusion Carlos Prates considered the champion’s number one
Islam Makhachov next. The UFC CEO wouldn’t confirm either match, but said more announcements are coming.
Dana White turns 19-0 to Shavkat Rakhmonov and Michael Morales as UFC lightweight title picture shapes up
Both Rahmonov and Morales have fueled speculation on social media. Asked about their rumored matchup and subsequent welterweight title shot
10th week about
Dana White Candidate Series Season 10, White offered few details.
“Maybe, maybe … If it was done, we’d announce it, but yeah, we’ve got a lot of cool stuff right now that we went over yesterday,” White said. “Yes, we have a lot of good news to come.”
Rahmonov has not competed since the defeat Ian Garry in December 2024 with recurring knee injuries sidelining him. Morales has finished his last three opponents – Neil Magny,
Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady — in the first round. Both opponents are 19-0.
