Brendan Schaub Faces Backlash Over Comments on UFC Champions

Brendan Schaub, a former UFC fighter, is under fire from fans following his comments about Islam Makhachev's absence from the sport. During the UFC 333 broadcast, it was announced that Carlos Prates would face Michael Morales in the co-main event of UFC 336, with an interim welterweight title at stake.

Makhachev was initially set to defend his title against Prates but opted out, leading to speculation that he is avoiding the fight. Schaub criticized Makhachev's inactivity, suggesting that the UFC struggles to have champions from certain religions due to scheduling conflicts. He expressed concerns about Makhachev's limited fight frequency, which he believes hampers the promotion's ability to build stars.

In response to the backlash, Schaub clarified on social media that his comments were taken out of context and emphasized that the issue was about fighter activity rather than religion. He acknowledged that Makhachev is already a prominent figure in the sport.