Islam Makhachev Addresses Decision to Decline January Bout Against Carlos Prates
Islam Makhachev has addressed the circumstances surrounding his refusal to fight Carlos Prates at UFC 336, leading the promotion to pivot to an interim title fight.
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has broken his silence regarding reports that he turned down a matchup against Carlos Prates for the upcoming UFC 336 card in January. Following weeks of speculation surrounding a potential title defense, official confirmation arrived on Saturday that the bout will not take place.
While rumors had persisted that Makhachev would be headlining the January event, the UFC confirmed the matchup is not moving forward. Makhachev provided clarity on his decision to decline the contest, addressing why he opted against facing Prates at that time. The promotion has since shifted its focus for UFC 336, with the UFC confirming that an interim welterweight title fight will take place on the card instead. Prates is now slated for a different assignment as the division moves forward with the interim title bout.
Source: MMA Fighting.
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