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Makhachev and Prates reportedly targeted for UFC 336 in Toronto
Islam Makhachev is reportedly set to fight Carlos Prates at UFC 336 in Toronto on January 30.
Makhachev is the UFC welterweight champion, and he last defended his title against Ian Machado Garry in August.
Prates earned a possible title shot after knocking out former champion Jack Della Maddalena and winning three fights in a row.
The matchup is still subject to negotiations, so it has not been confirmed.
Makhachev has said he wants to fight before Ramadan begins in early February, and the proposed date fits that timeline.
If the fight goes ahead, Makhachev plans to take time away from MMA afterward to focus on his religion.
Islam Makhachev and Carlos Prates are reportedly targeted to headline UFC 336 in Toronto on January 30.
MMA reporter Álvaro Colmenero said the matchup depends on negotiations continuing as planned.
Makhachev is seeking his second defense of the welterweight title.
He said after his win over Ian Machado Garry that he wanted to fight before Ramadan begins in February 2027.
Prates has won three fights in a row and recently knocked out former champion Jack Della Maddalena, according to the article.
- Who
- Islam Makhachev and Carlos Prates.
- What
- They are reportedly targeted to fight in a welterweight title bout.
- When
- January 30; the year is not stated directly for the event, but the article places it before Ramadan in February 2027.
- Where
- Toronto, Canada.
- Why
- Prates is seeking a title shot, and Makhachev said he wants to fight before Ramadan.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Makhachev won the welterweight title by outpointing Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322.
Makhachev defended the belt by beating Ian Machado Garry over five rounds at UFC 330.
Prates knocked out Jack Della Maddalena, extending his win streak to three, according to the article.
Colmenero reported that Makhachev and Prates were expected to fight at UFC 336 on January 30 in Toronto.
- Fighters
- Islam Makhachev and Carlos Prates
- Event
- UFC 336
- Target date
- January 30
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Makhachev’s age
- 34
- Title
- UFC welterweight championship
What people are saying
Prates can train hard now because, if the negotiations continue on their course, we’ll see the Brazilian fighting against Islam Makhachev next January 30 at #UFC336 in Toronto
We have to fight before Ramadan, 100 per cent
I am 34 years old, and I have to fight as soon as possible.
Posts on X
Ya puede entrenar duro Prates porque, si las negociaciones siguen su curso, veremos al brasileño peleando contra Islam Makhachev el próximo 30 de enero en el #UFC336 en Toronto.
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