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Sports · October 30, 2026

Islam Makhachev reveals his next UFC fight 'is one of the last in my career'

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UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev, currently ranked as the world's top pound-for-pound mixed martial artist, announced on social media that his upcoming title defense will be among the final bouts of his career. Makhachev expressed interest in facing the winner of the interim welterweight title match between Carlos Prates and Michael Morales, scheduled for UFC 336 on January 30. Despite Makhachev's recent activity in August, the UFC established an interim title for January because he intends to wait until after Ramadan to return to the Octagon.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Islam Makhachev stated on social media that his next fight will be 'one of the last' in his career.
  • Makhachev is the reigning UFC welterweight champion and the top-ranked pound-for-pound MMA fighter.
  • The next fight for the interim welterweight championship is between Carlos Prates and Michael Morales.
  • The Prates vs. Morales bout is scheduled for UFC 336 in Toronto on Jan. 30.

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  • Makhachev wants to prove he is the best by facing the winner of the Prates-Morales fight.
  • UFC CEO Dana White previously planned for Makhachev to defend his title at UFC 336.
  • Makhachev's decision to wait until after Ramadan led to the creation of the interim title fight.
  • Makhachev has a record number of lightweight title defenses.

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