MichaelMorales at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
MichaelMorales He doesn't want to wait in line. The 'Ecuadorian Spider-Man', who hasn't fought since November 2025, when he won. Sean brady No. UFC 322, made clear his desire to win the Ultimate welterweight (up to 77 kg) belt. The prospect also took the opportunity to take a jab at Ian Gary, a declared enemy of the striker.
In a post on Instagram, Morales expressed his opinion on who should be the next to challenge for the UFC welterweight title. Despite the Irishman being ranked second, for the 'Ecuadorian Spider-Man', currently in third place, only one name should fight for the title, and that someone is himself.
Tell Ian Gary "To swallow that, the belt is mine," Morales stated in the post.
😅🇪🇨 MichaelMorales made his position clear on who should be next for a welterweight title shot.
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It is not today that MichaelMorales publicly expresses his thoughts on Ian Gary. Recently, The Irishman suggested that the 'Ecuadorian Spider-Man' should face Carlos Prates., aiming to unlock the race for the category's belt, which currently belongs to Islam makhachev.
"Everyone has an opinion on who should fight whom next in the welterweight division. Here's mine:" Carlos Prates against MichaelMorales"Because they are two fighters with a lot of power in their strikes, and I want to see who comes out on top," he said. Ian Gary.
Within this context, Garry still positioned himself as the most suitable name to challenge Makhachev for the belt. Despite that Jack Della Maddalena Despite currently being ranked first in the category, the Irishman sees himself as "number one in the world".
"And finally, the fight for the welterweight world title. I want to see the champion." Islam makhachev "Defending the belt against the world number one: Me," the Irishman concluded.
Garry's opinions did not please the Ecuadorian, and Morales was frank in saying that the Irishman does not deserve his respect. Furthermore, the undefeated striker has already expressed a desire to face him in the octagon at some point.
"Then, (Ian Gary"He's a fighter who doesn't deserve respect. And I want to fight him. I really want to fight him. Whether it's after the title fight or before, it doesn't matter. I could even become champion. And if I become champion, I would still ask for that fight," the Ecuadorian said in an interview.
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