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According to Carlos Prates, he has set a deadline for when UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev needs to return to the Octagon. Makhachev was supposed to fight Prates at UFC 336 in January, but he chose not to fight on that date. Instead, Prates will now face Michael Morales for the interim UFC welterweight title. […] The post Carlos Prates Puts Deadline on Islam Makhachev’s UFC Return appeared first on HEAVY.
Islam Makhachev has been told that he ‘chickened out’ of fighting his top contenders in an epic rant from Carlos Prates. The Brazilian was expected...
Carlos Prates says that UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev “chickened out” of fighting him at UFC 336.The UFC tried to book Prates against Makhachev in the main event of UFC 336 for the undisputed welterweight title, but Makhachev declined the fight. Instead, the promotion booked Prates against Michael Morales for the interim UFC welterweight title.Carlos […] The post Carlos Prates Says Islam Makhachev ‘Chickened Out’ of UFC Fight appeared first on HEAVY.
Islam Makhachev has caused a stir by backtracking on plans to defend his title in January. UFC 336 in Toronto had been earmarked as the...
Carlos Prates’ coach doubts that Islam Makhachev will gain valuable insight from UFC 336. Prates questioned Makhachev’s passion when arguing that if he competes for...
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, […] The post Islam Makhachev Sends Stern Warning to Carlos Prates appeared first on HEAVY.
Dana White cut a frustrated figure during his post-fight press conference at UFC 333. Two title fights were announced for UFC 336 during the event...
UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg had surgery on his injured knee, which he damaged in his title-winning performance at UFC 327.After suffering a lower-limb injury against Prochazka early in their title fight at UFC 327, it looked like Ulberg was a sitting duck and would be finished in short order. But soon after eating […] The post Carlos Ulberg Has Knee Surgery Following Title Victory at UFC 327 appeared first on Heavy Sports.
A UFC bantamweight star cast doubt on Sean O’Malley’s hunger after his White House fight remarks, fueling debate among fans about his mindset and future ambitions.
Excerpt (23 words): Sean O’Malley says fight with Aiemann Zahabi is for interim belt after Petr Yan injury, but fans doubt announcement.
Alex Pereira’s heavyweight transformation appears to be complete. The former middleweight and light heavyweight champion will step up to MMA’s biggest division on June 14....
