Makhachev vs. Usman draws criticism from top ten welterweights.

Makhachev vs. Usman receives criticism from top ten UFC welterweights. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/Montage SUPER LUTAS

Islam makhachev He won the welterweight title (up to 77,1 kg) last month, but his first title defense is already generating controversy. Speculation is rife about a potential fight against the former champion. Kamaru Usman It was barely mentioned before it became the target of criticism. And not just anyone. This time, the challenger was the one who attacked. Sean bradyHe publicly opposed the idea of ​​the Nigerian being the next to fight for the belt.

The comment came on Sean's own podcast, the BradyBagz Show. There, Brady made it clear that, in his view, the rivalry makes much more sense without it. Kamaru Usman in the play.

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"There's absolutely no chance of Ian (Machado Garry) winning the award (title fight) next, I don't think so... First, the one who least deserves it is..." Kamaru Usman"I don't know how they're trying to do this, pushing him towards the title... Mutual friendship, same manager... I understand what they're trying to do, but this is a farce," he said. Sean brady.

This whole story came about because Islam makhachev He became the welterweight champion by dethroning Jack Della Maddalena No. UFC 322in November. And, right after the victory, the Dagestani was direct, saying that he wanted Kamaru Usman as the next challenger.

Sean Brady praises Carlos Prates: "He deserved more"

the american Sean brady He doesn't prioritize himself in the queue to fight for the welterweight belt. He points to the Ecuadorian. MichaelMorales as the rightful owner of the moment, citing the current phase, the perfect professional history, and the simple fact of "getting the job done" when the opportunity arises.

Another name mentioned by Brady was the Brazilian Carlos Prateswhich, in his interpretation, would make much more sense as a real test of the reign of Islam makhachev than Shavkat and the other candidates.

“Obviously, he beat me, I think (Michael) Morales is the most deserving of all. Undefeated, 19 wins, no losses, he just surpassed me. I was the number 1 contender… If I’m not mistaken, number 2 would be (Carlos) Prates, I believe he’s right behind… He (the Brazilian) deserved it more. Shavkat (Rakhmonov) doesn’t deserve a title shot. He needs to get back in the fight, he’s just sitting on the sidelines,” he concluded. Sean brady.

MichaelMorales He is undefeated in his professional MMA career, having fought 19 times and won them all. The Ecuadorian already has seven wins in the UFC. His last appearance was at UFC 322 in November, when he won. Sean bradyHe is currently ranked fourth in the welterweight division.

Carlos Prates He comes from two knockout victories, the last one being in UFC 322In November, he has a total of 23 wins and seven losses in his professional MMA career. Currently, the Brazilian is ranked sixth in the UFC welterweight division.

As much as MichaelMorales, Shavkat Rakhmonov He has a perfect professional record in MMA, winning all 19 of his fights. The Kazakh fighter has seven wins in the UFC. His last fight was against... Ian Machado Garry He won the 310th event in December 2024 by unanimous decision. Today, he is ranked third in the welterweight division.