Carlos Prates's manager has claimed that the UFC is upset with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, according to a report published on November 5, 2026. The details of the disagreement were not disclosed, but the statement suggests tension between the promotion and one of its top stars.
Prates, a rising welterweight contender, has been vocal about his desire for a title shot. His manager's remarks add another layer to the ongoing narrative surrounding Makhachev's relationship with the UFC.
Neither the UFC nor Makhachev's team have publicly responded to the allegations.
