Makhachev's Final Fight: UFC Champion Eyes Last Bout Before Retirement

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UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has confirmed his next fight will be one of the last in his career, as he prepares to face the winner of Brazil's Carlos Prates and Ecuador's Michael Morales at UFC 336 on 30 January. The 35-year-old Russian, who broke Anderson Silva's record for the longest win streak in UFC history with his 17th-straight victory in August, aims to prove he is "the best in the world" by confronting the top contenders in the division. UFC president Dana White mentioned Makhachev was initially scheduled to defend his belt against Prates in January but opted to delay the fight until after Ramadan in March, citing concerns about holding up the division. Makhachev's upcoming bout is expected to determine the "true worthy contender" for his title, with both Prates and Morales boasting strong professional records.

Reporting: BBC Sport

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