Islam Makhachev fires Back at Shavkat Rakhmonov over UFC title snub

Islam Makhachev has finally responded to Shavkat Rakhmonov's emotional interview — and his answer has ignited a firestorm across the UFC welterweight division. While Makhachev has repeatedly named Carlos Prates and Michael Morales as his top contenders, Rakhmonov's been recovering from multiple knee surgeries since his December 2024 win over Ian Garry, and the undefeated "Nomad" isn't happy about being left out of the title conversation. In this video, we break down the full story: Makhachev's UFC 330 win over Garry, his repeated snubs of Rakhmonov in favor of Prates and Morales, Rakhmonov's emotional ALF Global interview with a brace still on his knee, and Makhachev's blunt response to Match TV questioning whether he should wait a year and a half for a fight that might not even be ready. Is Rakhmonov still the biggest threat to Makhachev's reign? Or has time and injury cost him his shot? Watch till the end to find out where this rivalry stands. 🔔 Subscribe for more UFC news, breakdowns, and fighter reactions. 👍 Like this video if you think Rakhmonov deserves the next shot 💬 Comment below: Prates, Morales, or Rakhmonov — who should be next for Makhachev? #UFC #IslamMakhachev #ShavkatRakhmonov #MMA #Welterweight