Islam Makhachev defeated Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/@UFC
Islam Makhachev has expressed annoyance with the confusion surrounding Michael Morales ' undefeated record in MMA. Recently, the Ecuadorian's record underwent changes that generated doubts among fans: from 19 wins and no losses, it was updated to 20 wins and one loss, before reverting to undefeated. The situation did not please the welterweight champion (up to 77kg), who made it clear that he wants to settle the matter inside the octagon.
In an interview with Match TV, Islam Makhachev stated that Morales was briefly unbeaten, but shortly after, he regained his undefeated record. Although Morales' loss was in an exhibition match, the champion was direct in suggesting that his rival needed 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,” said Islam Makhachev.
Michael Morales promises to knock out Islam Makhachev in the UFC.
Morales celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
If Islam Makhachev speaks of 'knocking out' his rival, the sentiment is mutual on the part of Michael Morales . In a social media post, the Ecuadorian stated that he sees a specific vulnerability in the Russian champion's history and expressed confidence in repeating an outcome already seen before in Makhachev's career. For Morales, the path to an eventual victory lies in a knockout.
"Makhachev has already been knocked out once, so we have to knock him out again," wrote Michael Morales.
Makhachev ya knok him one time so I have to knok him again 🤫🔥
— Michael🕷Morales🕸 (@michaellmma) January 17, 2026
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