“He Chickened Out” – Carlos Prates Mocks Islam Makhachev’s Active Champion Promise After UFC 336 Snub

Islam Makhachev’s resolution to pull out of negotiations for UFC 336 has sparked lots of controversy. The Dagestani was slated to defend his welterweight title against Carlos Prates on the January 30 card in Toronto.

However, Makhachev backed out, arguing that there were too many contenders in the division and that Prates and Michael Morales should settle the No. 1 contender debate themselves. His resolution drew criticism from both the Brazilian and UFC CEO Dana White. Now, Prates and Morales are set to conflict for the interim welterweight title in the Great White North.

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Since the announcement, Prates has continued to take photographs at Makhachev. The Brazilian not too long ago warned that he would smash the Dagestani’s legacy when they ultimately meet. A heated exchange with Makhachev’s supervisor, Ali Abdelaziz, also lit up social media, and Prates clearly has no intention of holding back.

Carlos Prates Promises to Make Islam Makhachev Pay After Beating Michael Morales

In a latest interview with Laerte Viana, Prates accused Makhachev of backing out of their deliberate UFC 336 title combat. He said, “He comes out saying he wants to be an active champion, this and that. Hunter [Campbell] even said that date was reserved for him. Then he just came out and said he didn’t want it. He chickened out.”

Although Prates is understandably annoyed with how issues performed out, he knows he first wants to get previous Morales and claim the interim title. Once that’s out of the means, he plans to flip his consideration back to Makhachev.

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He said, “I was pretty pissed off, but what can you do? The situation I’m in now is that I have to beat Morales and win the interim belt. I’m going to focus on him, then I’m going to come back and beat Makhachev twice as hard just to teach him a lesson.”

Prates also careworn that Makhachev’s resolution has delayed a dream he has spent 17 years chasing. The Brazilian is clearly decided to make the Dagestani pay when they finally share the Octagon.

He concluded with, “I’ve been in this game for 17 years, and when it finally came time for me to fulfill my dream of becoming a champion, this dude pulls some bullsh*t like that. I was really pissed off. Now Morales is going to pay the price [laughs], and then I’m going to get him.”