Islam Makhachev Responds to 'Coward' Allegations as Dana White Introduces New UFC Title

Islam Makhachev Responds to 'Coward' Allegations as Dana White Introduces New UFC Title

Dana White has given Carlos Prates a new path to championship gold by introducing an interim welterweight title fight after the proposed matchup with Islam Makhachev fell through. Prates, who is now booked to face Michael Morales, blamed Makhachev for denying him a title opportunity and branded him a ‘coward.’ However, he may back his […]

Islam Makhachev Sends Stern Warning to Carlos Prates

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev sent a stern warning to Carlos Prates following the recent news about the UFC 336 main event.Makhachev was supposed to fight Prates at UFC 336 in Toronto, but for undisclosed reasons, he is out of the fight. Now, Prates will fight Michael Morales for an interim title instead.Hearing that news, […]

Dana White Explains Islam Makhachev Interim Title Fight at UFC 336

UFC is moving ahead with an interim welterweight title fight between Carlos Prates and Michael Morales at UFC 336 on Jan. 30 after champion Islam Makhachev couldn’t commit to the date. CEO Dana White said Makhachev wanted to wait until after Ramadan, arguing the division can’t be stalled. Makhachev says he’ll return once a clear contender emerges; Prates says he plans to earn the interim belt and then challenge him.

Islam Makhachev Tells Carlos Prates To Train After Interim Title Announcement

Islam Makhachev invokes his victory over Ian Machado Garry in a message to Carlos Prates after the UFC announces an interim welterweight title fight.