November 27, 2023 7:00 pm ET
Michael Morales is not one to ask the UFC for particular names or call out challengers. There is one individual he ‘d actually like to battle.
The increasing UFC welterweight possibility aspires to deal with Ian Machado Garry, a fellow unbeaten fighter, preferably in his next bout, however definitely eventually in his profession. Morales (16-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) is not a fan of Garry, which is the primary reason that he ‘d like to face him.
“Ian Garry, Ian Garry,” Morales informed MMA Junkie in Spanish when asked who he ‘d like to combat next. “If I get the chance to combat him, I’ll invite that. He’s somebody I wish to combat. If I get the chance to eliminate him, that would be terrific. I actually do not like that guy. There’s absolutely nothing I like about him, however it’s not whatever I like or do not like, it’s whatever the UFC desires for me next.
“So if I get the opportunity to eliminate him, then thank you quite, however if it’s not him, I likewise invite it. Whoever is next can get it.”
The 24-year-old states the factor he wishes to battle Garry is that there are things he does not like about him personally, plus that Garry has discussed his name in the past as a prospective battle.
“He stated something like I’m turning up the rankings, however I’m showing up too quick and the battle versus Max Griffin should not have actually taken place or something like that,” Morales stated. “I forget what website was the interview from, however stated something along those lines. He’s stating I need to be battling more skilled fighters, however he’s been nearly knocked out in each and every single among his battles, so I do not believe he can offer his viewpoint on that.”
Morales is unbeaten in his battling profession and 4-0 given that signing up with the UFC in 2021 after winning an agreement on Dana White’s Contender Series. Most just recently, the Ecuadorian fighter outpointed experienced Jake Matthews in the co-main occasion of UFC Fight Night 232 previously this month. He wish to return at UFC 299 in March to combat together with compatriot Marlon Vera, who will be tough Sean O’Malley for the bantamweight title.
Garry has 6 wins under the UFC banner with his newest being a consentaneous choice win over Neil Magny in August. He goes back to the cage on Dec. 16 at UFC 296 versus leading competitor Vicente Luque.
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