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Matt Brown defends Islam Makhachev, rips UFC for introducing another ‘f*cking interim title’

UFC fighters rush to defend Islam Makhachev after he passes on title fight against Carlos Prates.

By · Published October 27, 2026  18:27 UTC · Updated October 27, 2026  19:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: UFC fighters rush to defend Islam Makhachev after he passes on title fight against Carlos Prates.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Several fighters, including Matt Brown, have come to his defense, accusing the UFC of introducing another 'fucking interim title'. Morales' statement suggests that Prates is in for a tough fight.

The UFC's decision to introduce an interim title has sparked controversy among fighters, with some questioning the point of such a title. Coverage from Yahoo Sports and MMA Fighting highlights the backlash against the UFC's move.

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Why is Islam Makhachev passing on the title fight?

Coverage does not yet specify Makhachev's reasons for passing on the title fight.

What is the UFC's stance on the interim title?

The UFC's position on the interim title is not specified in the coverage.

Will Carlos Prates accept the title fight?

According to coverage from Sherdog, Prates has reportedly accepted the title fight.

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UFC Islam Makhachev Carlos Prates Matt Brown Michael Morales

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