Following his record-breaking win at UFC 330, Islam Makhachev is already looking ahead to his next challenge. When asked about potential opponents, Makhachev weighed in on the debate between Carlos Prates and Michael Morales, who reportedly argued in the crowd. Makhachev indicated that Prates is more deserving of a shot, citing his activity in the cage. "If you ask me today, Shavkat (Rakhmonov) is not fighting, Prates still fighting, still active," Makhachev said. "Morales also is good, but I don't remember the last time he fought. If you ask who is more deserving, I think Carlos Prates."
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- Neil Magny just joined Charles Oliveira in rare UFC company (Sherdog)
- UFC 330 takeaways: Makhachev extends legacy, Dern tees up next matchup (ESPN MMA)
- Islam Makhachev picks his next opponent after Prates and Morales argued in the crowd at UFC 330 (Bloody Elbow)
- Alexander Volkanovski Gets Movsar Evloev UFC 333 Main Event, Yan-Merab 3 Joins Abu Dhabi Card (MiddleEasy)
- UFC 330 post-fight show: Reaction to Islam Makhachev outlasting Ian Machado Garry to break UFC record (MMA Fighting)
- Islam Makhachev puts Ian Machado Garry in rare company after UFC 330 (Sherdog)
- Alex Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev, Yan vs. Merab 3 headline stacked UFC 333 fight card (Yahoo Sports)
- Jalin Turner pays tribute to Edson Barboza after UFC 330 retirement (Sherdog)
- Volkanovski, Yan to put titles on line at UFC 333 (ESPN MMA)
- ‘Ian Garry would have won if he ate a steak’: Pros react to Islam Makhachev eking out title fight win at UFC 330 (MMA Fighting)
- UFC 330 results and analysis from Makhachev's record-setting victory (ESPN MMA)
- Islam Makhachev scores head kick knockdown, ultimately controls Ian Machado Garry to retain title in UFC 330 main event (MMA Fighting)
- Makhachev tops Garry at UFC 330, 17th win in row (ESPN MMA)
- UFC 330 live blog: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry (MMA Fighting)
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This story ran in the August 16, 2026 edition of the daily show.