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Carlos Prates Threatens To End Islam Makhachev’s UFC Legacy

Carlos Prates vows to end Islam Makhachev’s legacy after Ali Abdelaziz defends the reigning UFC welterweight champion amid the fallout over UFC 336 in Canada.

ByPranav Pandey

Carlos Prates has escalated his war of words with Islam Makhachev, delivering a bold warning to the UFC welterweight champion after his manager, Ali Abdelaziz, dismissed the Brazilian’s ability to add anything to the champion’s legacy.

“The Nightmare” had been expected to challenge Makhachev at UFC 336 on January 30 in Toronto. However, Makhachev reportedly said he would not be ready to compete in January, prompting the UFC to book Prates against Michael Morales for the interim welterweight title instead.

The change has sparked criticism from Prates, who believes he deserved the opportunity to challenge Makhachev directly. Abdelaziz subsequently stepped in to defend his client, but the manager’s comments only prompted another fiery response from the Brazilian contender.

Carlos Prates Sends Brutal Warning To Islam Makhachev

Abdelaziz recently addressed the controversy on X, insisting that Makhachev’s accomplishments speak for themselves and suggesting that none of the available contenders would enhance his already impressive record.

“You’re a contender,” Abdelaziz wrote. “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. He fights for passion, love of the sport, and the fans.”

“The Nightmare” wasted little time responding, questioning why Makhachev would turn down a January fight against the top contender if passion and love for the sport were truly driving his decisions.

“If he fights for passion, he would fight the number 1 contender in January,” Prates replied. “I will not add anything on his legacy, I will finish his legacy brother. And also, he will make me look great. Mark my words.”

Makhachev recently explained that Prates and Morales needed to settle the question of the division’s leading challenger by fighting each other. The champion said he would face the winner, positioning the interim title bout as a route toward an eventual unification fight.