Belal Muhammad claims Islam Makhachev prefers ‘easier matchup’ in Kamaru Usman over other top welterweights | BJPenn.com

Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad accused Islam Makhachev of picking opponents ahead of his first title defense. Islam Makhachev won a second UFC title last month by defeating Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision at UFC 322. Makhachev, just months after vacating the lightweight belt, put together one of the most dominant performances of […]

Michael Morales open to “fighting Carlos Prates for the title” after wins at UFC 322 | BJPenn.com

Michael Morales and Carlos Prates are some of the main players in welterweight following their UFC 322 victories, with the former expressing a willingness to fight the latter if neither gets the next title shot. During a performance op Death Row MMA with Jorge Masvidalthe current number four in the weight category covered several topics […]