Morales celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
One of MMA's most promising fighters, Michael Morales, is training hard. After quickly knocking out Sean Brady in November in New York (USA), the Ecuadorian has risen to the top 5 of the UFC welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg). Now, tipped to challenge for the title against champion Islam Makhachev , the 26-year-old 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.
Michael Morales 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, Michael Morales still doesn't have a fight scheduled with the UFC. The 26-year-old Ecuadorian, ranked fourth in the welterweight division, is being considered to challenge champion Islam Makhachev , but if he doesn't get that much-desired fight, he has already opened the door to facing Carlos Prates or Jack Della Maddalena.
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