Islam Makhachev Isn't Getting Any Better
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on Aug 26, 2026
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Islam Makhachev knows exactly what business he has left to handle before he walks away from MMA.
Chael Sonnen reacts to Islam naming three opponents he still wants to face: Carlos Prates, Michael Morales and Shavkat Rakhmonov. In Chael's view, Islam got all three names exactly right and his willingness to clear out every remaining contender before leaving the sport says everything about his mentality as champion.
But Islam also admitted something interesting after fighting Ian Garry: the fights are getting harder.
Chael agrees, but not for the reason Islam thinks.
The longer a dominant champion stays on top, the more footage opponents have to study. The element of surprise disappears, weaknesses become easier to identify and eventually the rest of the division begins closing the gap.
Islam believes the answer is to keep getting better.
Chael argues