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Islam Makhachev

Two-Weight Championship Career and Title Defenses Welterweight champion and elite grappler Welterweight title contender Title Defense Welterweight Title Reign Proposed return before Ramadan 2027 Retirement Plans Career timeline and planned final fights Makhachev Defeats Ian Garry at UFC 330 Delayed title defense after Ramadan

Makhachev Declines January Defense; UFC Books Prates–Morales Interim Title at UFC 336

The interim fight makes Carlos Prates’ shot at Islam Makhachev contingent on beating Michael Morales before a unification bout.

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Makhachev Delays January Title Defense, Prompts Interim Welterweight Fight

Makhachev Defers January Title Defense, Hints Next Fight Will Be Near Career End

Makhachev Reportedly Targeted to Defend Welterweight Title Against Carlos Prates at UFC 336

Colby Covington Predicts Makhachev Would Take Down and Submit Carlos Prates as Talk Builds Around Early‑2027 Title Fight