Islam Makhachev's next opponent seemingly set as Michael Morales announces January return

TalkingPoints UFC UFC Events Schedule Results UFC 331 UFC 332 UFC 333 Boxing MMA Features Exclusives Throwbacks Follow us on '. Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images UFC Home Islam Makhachev Carlos Prates Michael Morales Islam Makhachev's next opponent seemingly set as Michael Morales announces January return Kyle Dimond Sat 3 October 2026 7:30 Follow us on Google Discover Michael Morales has said that his next fight will be his last one before a title shot.

Islam Makhachev has pushed for his return to take place in the coming months in order to stay active before taking a break during Ramadan.

The consensus favorite to face the champion next is Carlos Prates, who has remained confident that he’ll face Makhachev and has been pitching dates.