Undefeated giant points out Islam Makhachev's only advantage in a potential UFC fight.

Makhachev celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

MichaelMorales He is confident that the size difference could be the deciding factor in a potential confrontation against Islam makhachev in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. After winning Sean brady No. UFC 322The Ecuadorian known as 'Spiderman of Ecuador' has positioned himself among the top contenders in the race for the Dagestani champion's belt. crowned at the same eventNow, the welterweight is relying on his own athleticism to overcome the title holder.

In an interview with 'Hablemos MMA', Morales analyzed Makhachev's physical characteristics and acknowledged that the champion has a similar build to Brady, his last opponent. Although he noticed the Russian looking a bit smaller backstage, the Ecuadorian highlighted that the Dagestani appears to be more muscular, but warned that this doesn't allow for overconfidence. According to him, Makhachev's biggest threat lies in his speed, which can facilitate takedowns and leg attacks.

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"He's almost the same size as the guy I faced (Sean brady“Yes, you can see the difference. I saw him backstage while he was giving interviews and noticed he was a little smaller. Now he’s more muscular. Anyway, I can’t get too confident just because he’s smaller. He might be faster than me, which gives him an advantage in takedown entries. I think that’s his only advantage. I believe he might be a little faster than me and could attack my legs. However, whenever I face wrestlers, I keep my hips low and my distance. But yes, there’s a very, very big difference between us in terms of height and reach,” he said. MichaelMorales.

Islam Makhachev and Michael Morales vow to 'erase themselves' in the UFC octagon.

Morales celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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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.

“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.

Se Islam makhachev He speaks of 'erasing' the rival, the feeling is mutual on the part of 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