Michael Morales raises his voice against Ian Garry and explains the rivalry.

Ian Gary Focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Things have heated up considerably in the Ultimate's welterweight division (up to 77 kg). In a recent statement, MichaelMorales He didn't mince words when talking about Ian Gary and made it clear that the rivalry between the two is far from being just about sports.

During an appearance on the 'Full Violence' channel, the Ecuadorian was asked about possible rivalries in the category and responded directly, without beating around the bush. Besides admitting that he doesn't like the Irishman, Morales justified his antipathy with criticism of his rival's behavior, mainly due to his constant public statements.

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Yes, there is (someone who doesn't like being in the division). Ian Gary"Go f*** yourself. I don't like him. He talks too much," Morales said in the interview.

safe to say MichaelMorales isn't the biggest Ian Gary fan:

“Is there anyone you don't like in the division?”

Yeah, Ian Gary "Fuck you." 😭 pic.twitter.com/OfDuUX5QsF

—Full Violence™ (@Full_Violence) April 2, 2026

Feuds between Michael Morales and Ian Garry are nothing new.

Ian Garry had already stirred things up behind the scenes by suggesting a possible confrontation between Morales and Carlos Prates., pointing to the duel as decisive for the welterweight title race. Along the same lines, the Irishman also positioned himself as the main contender for the title, even with other names ahead in the pecking order.

The statements did not sit well with Morales' entourage. Undefeated in his career, the Ecuadorian had already expressed discomfort with his rival's words and reiterated that he sees no reason to respect him. Furthermore, he made it clear that he is directly interested in resolving the situation inside the octagon, regardless of his current career situation.

"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.