Michael Morales

5 stories covering Michael Morales — news, results and analysis.

Michael Morales Calls Out the Welterweight Division While Garry Fires Back

Morales is 7-0 in the UFC with three straight first-round KOs, but inactivity could leave him on the outside of the title picture until 2027.

Oct 5, 2026

Islam Makhachev reacts during his welterweight title defense at UFC 330 in Philadelphia

UFC

Makhachev Says He's Got 'At Least 3' Big Fights Left After UFC 330 Record

Islam Makhachev broke the UFC's consecutive-wins record at UFC 330 — and admits beating Ian Machado Garry was tougher than he planned.

Aug 25, 2026

Carlos Prates celebrates a knockout victory inside the UFC Octagon

UFC

Carlos Prates Wants Makhachev First, Then Promises to KO Morales

The No. 2 welterweight says he'll finish undefeated Michael Morales inside a round — but only after he gets his crack at Islam Makhachev's belt.

Aug 21, 2026

Islam Makhachev celebrates after a UFC victory

UFC

Carlos Prates Says the UFC Promised Him Next Shot at Islam Makhachev

Prates claims a new deal locks in a title fight against the 17-fight winning machine — while Michael Morales gets bumped despite serving as UFC 330 backup.

Aug 19, 2026

Islam Makhachev inside the Octagon during a UFC welterweight title fight

UFC

Ian Machado Garry Warns Michael Morales After UFC 330 Loss to Makhachev

Fresh off a five-round title loss, the #1 welterweight (17-2) cornered undefeated Michael Morales backstage with a blunt message: back up the trash talk.

Aug 16, 2026