UFC champion Islam Makhachev says his next fight is one of the last. See the details on his retirement plan and the upcoming interim title bout.
Reigning UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev announced on social media that his next fight will be one of the last of his professional career. The Russian fighter, widely considered MMA's top pound-for-pound competitor, stated on October 30, 2026, that his Hall of Fame-worthy fighting journey is nearing its conclusion.
Makhachev plans to face the winner of an interim title fight between Carlos Prates and Michael Morales, scheduled for UFC 336 on January 30, 2027, in Toronto, Canada. The champion previously declined to defend his title on the January date, deciding instead to delay his return until after Ramadan.
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