India, Oct. 24 -- UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev is reportedly out of UFC 336, despite earlier plans for him to feature on the card. Ag Fight broke the news on Friday, but the reason behind his reported withdrawal remains unclear.

UFC CEO Dana White stopped short of confirming or dismissing the report, calling it "interesting."

The UFC had reportedly planned to headline UFC 336 with a clash between Makhachev and Carlos Prates. The event is set for January 30 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

However, with Makhachev reportedly no longer part of the lineup, the promotion's plans for the event's headliner remain unclear. His absence also casts doubt on his reported intention to return to the Octagon in January. ...