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Makhachev Out: UFC 336 Main Event in Jeopardy
24 Oct
Summary
- Islam Makhachev reportedly withdrew from UFC 336 main event.
- UFC 336 is scheduled for January 30 in Toronto, Canada.
- Makhachev's withdrawal creates uncertainty for the fight card's headliner.
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev is reportedly no longer slated to headline UFC 336 on January 30 in Toronto, Canada. The news, initially reported on Friday, has cast significant doubt on the event's top billing, as the reason for his reported withdrawal remains undisclosed. UFC CEO Dana White offered a cryptic response when asked about the situation. Makhachev had previously expressed interest in competing again in January following his August title defense. His absence from UFC 336 creates uncertainty regarding the planned main event clash with Carlos Prates, the division's top contender.
With Makhachev's status unclear, the UFC is exploring alternative options for UFC 336. Potential matchups for Carlos Prates could include an interim title fight against Michael Morales or a bout with Shavkat Rakhmonov. The promotion might also consider a women's flyweight title fight between Natalia Silva and Jasmine Jasudavicius, or a middleweight bout featuring Sean Strickland, who has prior history in Toronto. The UFC has not yet confirmed any official changes to the card's headliner.
The withdrawal of Islam Makhachev from UFC 336, scheduled for January 30 in Toronto, Canada, has created a significant void in the event's main attraction. Makhachev, the reigning welterweight champion, was reportedly set to face top contender Carlos Prates. However, recent reports suggest his removal from the card, with the exact reasons still unknown. This development casts uncertainty over the UFC's plans for the event's centerpiece bout.
Several possibilities are being considered to fill the main event slot for UFC 336. One option is an interim welterweight title bout, potentially featuring Prates against Michael Morales. Alternatively, a highly anticipated clash between Prates and Shavkat Rakhmonov could be on the horizon. The UFC may also opt to feature a women's flyweight championship match between Natalia Silva and Jasmine Jasudavicius, or possibly a middleweight showdown involving Sean Strickland, given his past appearances in Toronto. The promotion is expected to make an official announcement regarding the card's adjustments soon.
