Recent News on Sherdog.com · May 23, 2025
Smack-Off: Islam Makhachev Responds to Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen responds to Islam Makhachev:
“In the future, if I want your opinion I’ll beat it out of you.” \ud83d\udc40\ud83c\udf7f
\ud83c\udfa5 @espnmma #UFC #MMApic.twitter.com/Q4iPWF2Psa — Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) May 23, 2025Islam Makhachev didn’t hold back while responding to Chael Sonnen’s criticism.
Makhachev (27-1) recently announced a move to welterweight to challenge newly-crowned champ Jack Della Maddalena for the title. However, unlike many expected, Makhachev had to vacate his Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight strap, which will now be up for grabs between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 on June 28.