Henry Cejudo Supports Islam Makhachev's Decision to Skip UFC 336 Main Event
Former UFC champion Henry Cejudo backs Islam Makhachev's choice to delay his title defense, despite UFC CEO Dana White's disagreement.
According to sports.yahoo.com, Islam Makhachev, the reigning UFC Welterweight Champion, will not participate in the UFC 336 main event scheduled for January 30, 2026. Instead, he will await the outcome of the interim welterweight title fight between Carlos Prates and Michael Morales.
Makhachev's decision to sit out the event is reportedly due to his observance of Ramadan, a choice that has drawn criticism from UFC President Dana White. However, former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo publicly defended Makhachev's reasoning during a recent episode of the Pound 4 Pound podcast.
Cejudo emphasized the importance of allowing the top contenders in the division to compete for the interim title, setting up a future showdown with Makhachev later in the year. This stance highlights a respectful approach to both the sport and personal commitments.