UFC: Carlos Prates' coach offers theory on Islam Makhachev's UFC 336 absence

Carlos Prates' coach has put forward a theory about Islam Makhachev's absence from UFC 336, according to Bloody Elbow. He doubts Makhachev will gain valuable insight from the event.

Bloody Elbow also reports that Prates questioned Makhachev's passion, as part of an argument about what would follow if Makhachev competed.

The outlet published the comments on 28 October 2026, and they add a new voice to the discussion around Makhachev's absence from UFC 336.