Islam Makhachev agreed to defend his welterweight championship in January before withdrawing from the bout, Dana White revealed Wednesday. The UFC president told reporters during a media appearance that Makhachev had committed to facing Carlos Prates on Jan. 30 in Toronto…
Carlos Prates has unloaded on Islam Makhachev for turning down a January welterweight title defense, calling the champion's decision to delay his return a betrayal after years of work toward a title shot. According to UFC CEO Dana White, Makhachev…
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UFC women’s strawweight contender Tatiana Suarez wants a title shot against Mackenzie Dern if she wins this Saturday at UFC Vegas 124.Suarez battles Virna Jandiroba in the co-main event of this weekend’s UFC Vegas 124 card. Should she get her hand…
UFC president Dana White said that UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev had verbally agreed to fight Carlos Prates at UFC 336. Makhachev was supposed to fight Prates in the UFC 336 headliner, but he did not want to fight in January. With…
Jack Della Maddalena won't chastise UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev for wanting a clear-cut contender to emerge. Makhachev (29-1 MMA, 18-1 UFC) opted not to defend his belt against Carlos Prates at UFC 336 on Jan. 30 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto (Paramount+). Instead,…
Home » MMA News » Carlos Prates » Carlos Prates rips into Islam Makhachev over UFC 336 dilemma UFC star Carlos Prates has ripped into Islam Makhachev over the dilemma surrounding the welterweight title at UFC 336. At UFC 336, Carlos Prates and Michael Morales will…
Jack Della Maddalena praised the upcoming interim welterweight title bout between Carlos Prates and Michael Morales at UFC 336, calling it good for a division stuck waiting on champion Islam Makhachev. The former 170-pound champion told Bedtime MMA that Prates versus…
Last Word On MMA Islam Makhachev’s decision to pull out of negotiations for UFC 336 has sparked plenty of controversy. The Dagestani was slated to defend his welterweight title against Carlos Prates on the January 30 card in Toronto. However, Makhachev backed…
Last Word On MMA The UFC welterweight title picture has taken a surprising turn, with Carlos Prates now scheduled to face Michael Morales for the interim championship at UFC 336. The pair will headline the co-main event when the promotion returns…
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