Carlos Prates vs Michael Morales set for interim UFC welterweight title at UFC 336
The fight headlines the card at Scotiabank Arena on 30 January, where flyweight champion Joshua Van also defends his title against Manel Kape.
Carlos Prates will fight Michael Morales for the interim UFC welterweight title at UFC 336 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on 30 January, the UFC announced on Saturday. Prates is ranked No 1 at welterweight and Morales No 3, and their fight headlines the card.
The UFC also confirmed a second title fight for the card. Joshua Van defends the flyweight title against Manel Kape, the division's No 1 contender.
The interim welterweight belt comes with champion Islam Makhachev unavailable for the date. Makhachev vs Prates had been the plan for the Toronto main event, but Ariel Helwani said on Friday that the date no longer worked for the champion (read more).
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