Islam Makhachev Reveals Retirement Plan After Welcoming Prates vs Morales Winner for Next Title Defense

Islam Makhachev has conquered two UFC divisions’ worth of challenges, but the reigning welterweight champion isn’t looking to take his foot off the gas just yet. With the Russian admitting that he’s approaching the final stretch of his MMA career, he wants to make his remaining appearances count by taking on the most dangerous opponents available. So, the Dagestani has now thrown his name behind the winner of the upcoming interim welterweight title fight between Carlos Prates and Michael Morales , making it clear that he wants the best of the two.