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UFC: Islam Makhachev Next Fight

Carlos Prates 90%

Michael Morales 13%

Sean Brady 9%

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Carlos Prates 90%

Michael Morales 13%

Sean Brady 9%

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Carlos Prates

$107 Vol.

89%

Michael Morales

$0 Vol.

13%

Sean Brady

$0 Vol.

9%

This market will resolve according to the next UFC fighter that Islam Makhachev is officially announced to face in a UFC bout. Resolution for this market will be based on the next UFC fighter that UFC officially announced to fight, regardless of whether the fight ends up taking place. Only official announcements from the UFC, which include a scheduled date for the bout, will count. Announcements with no date or which do not confirm that the fight is official, speculation, or other unofficial announcements will not count. If Islam Makhachev is officially announced to fight any non-listed fighter or no qualifying announcement is made by August 16, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC.Carlos Prates holds dominant trader consensus for Islam Makhachev’s next welterweight title defense following Makhachev’s unanimous decision win over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 15. Prates’ recent three-fight finishing streak, presence at the event where he publicly critiqued Makhachev’s style, new eight-fight contract, and direct claims that UFC officials promised him the shot align with Makhachev’s post-fight comments naming Prates and Michael Morales as preferred options. Morales sits as a clear secondary choice on similar momentum, while Sean Brady trails amid less recent activity. Other ranked contenders remain at even money as the division reorders. Injury setbacks, shifts in Makhachev’s preferences, or standout performances from unlisted welterweights could still reopen the field before an official booking.

This market will resolve according to the next UFC fighter that Islam Makhachev is officially announced to face in a UFC bout.

Resolution for this market will be based on the next UFC fighter that UFC officially announced to fight, regardless of whether the fight ends up taking place.

Only official announcements from the UFC, which include a scheduled date for the bout, will count. Announcements with no date or which do not confirm that the fight is official, speculation, or other unofficial announcements will not count.

If Islam Makhachev is officially announced to fight any non-listed fighter or no qualifying announcement is made by August 16, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC.
Volume
$107
Market Opened
Aug 16, 2026, 7:49 PM ET

Resolver

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This market will resolve according to the next UFC fighter that Islam Makhachev is officially announced to face in a UFC bout. Resolution for this market will be based on the next UFC fighter that UFC officially announced to fight, regardless of whether the fight ends up taking place. Only official announcements from the UFC, which include a scheduled date for the bout, will count. Announcements with no date or which do not confirm that the fight is official, speculation, or other unofficial announcements will not count. If Islam Makhachev is officially announced to fight any non-listed fighter or no qualifying announcement is made by August 16, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC.
This market will resolve according to the next UFC fighter that Islam Makhachev is officially announced to face in a UFC bout. Resolution for this market will be based on the next UFC fighter that UFC officially announced to fight, regardless of whether the fight ends up taking place. Only official announcements from the UFC, which include a scheduled date for the bout, will count. Announcements with no date or which do not confirm that the fight is official, speculation, or other unofficial announcements will not count. If Islam Makhachev is officially announced to fight any non-listed fighter or no qualifying announcement is made by August 16, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC.Carlos Prates holds dominant trader consensus for Islam Makhachev’s next welterweight title defense following Makhachev’s unanimous decision win over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 15. Prates’ recent three-fight finishing streak, presence at the event where he publicly critiqued Makhachev’s style, new eight-fight contract, and direct claims that UFC officials promised him the shot align with Makhachev’s post-fight comments naming Prates and Michael Morales as preferred options. Morales sits as a clear secondary choice on similar momentum, while Sean Brady trails amid less recent activity. Other ranked contenders remain at even money as the division reorders. Injury setbacks, shifts in Makhachev’s preferences, or standout performances from unlisted welterweights could still reopen the field before an official booking.

This market will resolve according to the next UFC fighter that Islam Makhachev is officially announced to face in a UFC bout.

Resolution for this market will be based on the next UFC fighter that UFC officially announced to fight, regardless of whether the fight ends up taking place.

Only official announcements from the UFC, which include a scheduled date for the bout, will count. Announcements with no date or which do not confirm that the fight is official, speculation, or other unofficial announcements will not count.

If Islam Makhachev is officially announced to fight any non-listed fighter or no qualifying announcement is made by August 16, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC.
Volume
$107
Market Opened
Aug 16, 2026, 7:49 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve according to the next UFC fighter that Islam Makhachev is officially announced to face in a UFC bout. Resolution for this market will be based on the next UFC fighter that UFC officially announced to fight, regardless of whether the fight ends up taking place. Only official announcements from the UFC, which include a scheduled date for the bout, will count. Announcements with no date or which do not confirm that the fight is official, speculation, or other unofficial announcements will not count. If Islam Makhachev is officially announced to fight any non-listed fighter or no qualifying announcement is made by August 16, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC.

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"UFC: Islam Makhachev Next Fight" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 3 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Carlos Prates" at 89%, followed by "Michael Morales" at 13%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 89¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 89% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"UFC: Islam Makhachev Next Fight" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Aug 16, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

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The current frontrunner for "UFC: Islam Makhachev Next Fight" is "Carlos Prates" at 89%, meaning the market assigns a 89% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Michael Morales" at 13%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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