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Reports Say Islam Makhachev Is Out of UFC 336 Main-Event Plans
Reports say Islam Makhachev can no longer headline UFC 336, a planned UFC event in Toronto, Canada.
The event is the first numbered UFC card of 2027, and its reported date is January 30.
Makhachev, the champion, was expected to defend his title against Carlos Prates, but his manager has said that plan was not close to being finalized.
Asked about the reports during a live stream at a Power Slap event, UFC president Dana White replied, “Interesting,” and offered no details.
The reason Makhachev may be unavailable has not been reported, so it is not clear what changed.
The UFC will need to consider other options for the main event if Makhachev cannot compete.
The topic may come up again at the UFC 333 post-fight press conference, but no further details or confirmed plans are available.
Reports say Islam Makhachev can no longer headline UFC 336, where he was expected to defend his title against Carlos Prates.
UFC 336 is scheduled to take place in Toronto on January 30, 2027.
The reports say the promotion will need to consider other options for the main event.
Makhachev’s manager reportedly said the plans for his return were not close to being finalized.
Dana White called the reports “interesting” but gave no further details.
- Who
- Islam Makhachev and Carlos Prates were reportedly planned for the main event.
- What
- Reports say Makhachev is no longer able to headline UFC 336.
- When
- The event is scheduled for January 30, 2027.
- Where
- Toronto, Canada.
- Why
- Not stated.
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UFC 332’s main event was changed after the promotion’s original plan did not come together.
Reports said Makhachev could no longer headline UFC 336.
White responded to the reports during a live Kick stream with Nina Drama.
UFC 336 is scheduled to take place in Toronto.
- Event
- UFC 336
- Planned opponents
- Islam Makhachev and Carlos Prates
- Scheduled date
- January 30, 2027
- Venue city
- Toronto, Canada
- Makhachev’s reported status
- No longer able to headline the event
What people are saying
Ah. Interesting
Interesting.