Dana White on Islam Makhachev after UFC 336 interim title news: ‘You can’t hold up divisions like this’

Dana White, Islam Makhachev and Carlos Prates all commented on the surprising news of UFC 336's new interim title bout.

By Drake Riggs · Yahoo

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 11:19 PM

Key Things to Know

Dana White criticized Islam Makhachev's absence, stating fighters cannot hold up divisions.
Islam Makhachev withdrew from his planned UFC 336 title fight against Carlos Prates.
Carlos Prates will now fight Michael Morales for the interim welterweight championship at UFC 336.

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UFC CEO Dana White addressed the welterweight division after champion Islam Makhachev withdrew from his scheduled UFC 336 title bout against Carlos Prates. In response to Makhachev being unavailable for the January 30, 2027 event in Toronto, White stated that fighters cannot hold up weight divisions.

Following the champion's withdrawal, the UFC booked Carlos Prates against Michael Morales for an interim welterweight championship. Additionally, the event at Scotiabank Arena will feature a flyweight title headliner between champion Joshua Van and contender Manel Kape.

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Dana White on Islam Makhachev after UFC 336 interim title news: ‘You can’t hold up divisions like this’

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