Islam makhachev overcame Alexander Volkanovsky No. UFC 294. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/@UFC
Islam makhachev expressed discomfort with the confusion surrounding the invincibility of MichaelMorales In MMA, the Ecuadorian's record recently underwent changes that raised doubts among fans: from 19 wins and no losses, it was updated to 20 wins and one loss, before reverting to undefeated. This situation displeased the welterweight champion (up to 77kg), who made it clear he wanted to settle the matter inside the octagon.
In an interview with Match TV, Islam makhachev He stated that Morales was undefeated for a few days, but that shortly after, he returned to an unbeaten record. Although Morales's negative result was in an exhibition fight, the champion was direct in suggesting that his rival would need to be 'knocked out' again.
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“Morales wasn’t undefeated a few days ago. Now he is again. I don’t know what happened. I watched the fight, he was knocked out and they said it was an exhibition. Well, he needs to be knocked out again,” he said. Islam makhachev.
Michael Morales promises to knock out Islam Makhachev in the UFC.
Morales celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Se Islam makhachev He speaks of 'erasing' the rival, the The feeling is mutual. by MichaelMoralesIn a social media post, the Ecuadorian fighter stated that he sees a specific vulnerability in the Russian champion's record and expressed confidence in repeating an outcome seen previously in Makhachev's career. According to Morales, the path to a potential victory lies in a knockout.
"Makhachev has already been knocked out once, so we have to knock him out again," he wrote. MichaelMorales.
Makhachev ya knok him one time so I have to knok him again 🤫🔥
— Michael🕷Morales🕸 (@michaellmma) January 17, 2026
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