“I’ll Finish His Legacy”- Carlos Prates Questions Islam Makhachev’s Passion for Avoiding Title Defense in January

Carlos Prates has been very critical of Islam Makhachev since the Dagestani withdrew from his projected title defense in January at UFC 336 in Canada. Now, the Brazilian has intensified the beef even more by questioning Makhachev’s passion for fighting in a heated exchange with the welterweight champ’s manager. “If you’re a contender,” Ali wrote on X, targeting Prates. “Islam is the champion and maybe the greatest fighter of this generation. Talk less, because he’ll make you look bad. None of you add to his legacy.