Carlos Prates warns Islam Makhachev ahead of potential title bout
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Carlos Prates is preparing for a possible clash with Islam Makhachev for the UFC welterweight championship. Prates, who has been training intensively, made a statement on social media vowing that Makhachev will pay for the challenges he has faced in training. Makhachev recently defended his title against Ian Garry and is looking to return before Ramadan, targeting late 2026 or early 2027 for his next fight. While the UFC has not officially confirmed the matchup, signs indicate Prates will be Makhachev's next opponent.
- •Carlos Prates is preparing for his first UFC title fight.
- •Prates trained hard and issued a warning to Makhachev on social media.
- •Makhachev is aiming for a return to the Octagon by early 2027.
- •Both fighters have eye-catching records: Makhachev at 29-1 and Prates at 24-7.
- •The UFC has yet to confirm this title fight.
- 4:45 AMSherdog — Carlos Prates sends Islam Makhachev a chilling ‘somebody is going to pay’ warning
"Carlos Prates’ preparation for his maiden Ultimate Fighting Championship title bout is underway.
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