Morales celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
One of the most promising fighters in MMA, MichaelMorales He's training hard. After knocking out Sean brady Quickly, in November in New York (USA), the Ecuadorian fighter became part of the top 5 of the UFC welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg). Now, he is tipped to fight for the title against the champion. Islam makhachevThe 26-year-old athlete aims to be more prepared than ever for the challenge.
In a video published by the 'Championship Rounds' profile via X, Morales is shown emphasizing his ground game. Known for his striking skills, the Ecuadorian has intensified his grappling not only to become a more complete fighter, but also to make things more difficult for the Russian, a specialist in the area, in a potential fight.
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And the athlete's strategy makes sense. His potential opponent, Makhachev, is a master of sambo, a martial art that combines elements of jiu-jitsu, judo, wrestling, and other disciplines.
MichaelMorales working on his ground game 👀💪
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— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) January 14, 2026
When is Michael Morales' next UFC fight?
Undefeated in his career, accumulating 19 wins, MichaelMorales He doesn't yet have a fight scheduled with the UFC. The 26-year-old Ecuadorian, ranked fourth in the welterweight division, is being considered as a potential challenger for the champion. Islam makhachevBut, in case he doesn't achieve his long-awaited showdown, he has already opened the door to face him. Carlos Prates ou Jack Della Maddalena.
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