Carlos Prates responds to Islam Makhachev's manager's comments ahead of UFC 336
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Carlos Prates issued a statement following Islam Makhachev's decision to not fight him at UFC 336. Prates is set to face Michael Morales for the interim title on January 30 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Makhachev, who defended his title against Ian Machado Garry in August, stated that Prates and Morales need to compete due to the lack of a clear contender. In response, Prates criticized Makhachev's approach, asserting he would end Makhachev's legacy if given the chance.
- •Carlos Prates fights Michael Morales for interim title on January 30.
- •Islam Makhachev opted not to fight Prates at UFC 336.
- •Makhachev claimed no clear contender exists in the division.
- •Prates criticized Makhachev's passion for not fighting top contenders.
- •Makhachev holds the record for most consecutive UFC wins at 17.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Prates claps back at Islam Makhachev's manager with cold response: 'Mark my words'
"Carlos Prates has made a bold statement after Islam Makhachev decided not to fight him at UFC 336.
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