Michael Morales wants to hurt Ian Garry

[Koro_11]

Michael Morales has a name in mind for his next fight after scoring a first-round TKO of Gilbert Burns in this past weekend's UFC Fight Night main event.

The surging welterweight contender said Monday he wants to face Ian Machado Garry, potentially at UFC 320 on Sept. 13 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Morales, 25, is from Ecuador but trains out of Tijuana, Mexico.

"I actually want to beat him up," Morales said through an interpreter on "The Ariel Helwani Show."

"I believe (Garry has) been very disrespectful with fighters I admire, like Belal (Muhammad), Neil Magny. I think they don't deserve to be disrespected. I think he talks a lot. One time, he had some problems in the (UFC Performance Institute) with people I know. When I found out, I wanted to see ... what he was doing, but he wasn't there. After that, I just want to shut him up."

Garry is the No. 6-ranked contender in the 170-pound division. He served as the backup fighter for the title fight between newly crowned champion Jack Della Maddalena and former champ Muhammad at UFC 315 earlier this month. Garry, a 27-year-old Irishman, is coming off a win over Carlos Prates in the UFC Kansas City main event in April and is 9-1 in the promotion.

Morales made quick work of Burns in his first UFC main event Saturday to punch his ticket to the top 10 of the division, finishing the former title challenger with punches against the fence. Morales is undefeated as a pro, boasting an 18-0 record. He's won six fights since debuting in the UFC in January 2022.


I like the way he thinks.

 

[Black0ut]

well…… I’m a fan now.

 

[jeff7b9]

We all do.

hard to blame him. Guy has a punchable personality

 

[Oscar Madison]

Ian gonna babysit another Up-and-Comer?

 

[Shaolin Alan]

Winner goes home with Layla Anna-Lee Machado-Garry
She also changes her name to Machado-Morales if/when Michael wins

 

[Hellowhosthat]

I dunno if this is a straightforward fight for him but it'd be a fun one.

 

[PrideNverDies]

After this, I'm not sure about Morales

 

[burningspear]

love it, all that feinting at range wont cut if vs a marauder(hopefully) lets see what garrys really made of

 

[Blastbeat]

After this, I'm not sure about Morales

you kidding? if Morales knocks out BBL Garry this footage will be even funnier. im a fan of this matchup for sure

book it, Tomato!

 

[Meathead Jock]

After this, I'm not sure about Morales

I guess this is like a Holiday in Ecuador where men dress as woman and exaggerate their mannerisms in the streets while trying to to collect donations from cars.

Have to say it's one of the strongest traditions I've heard of, but it gives context as to what's going on.

 

[Young Calf Kick]

This thread is evidence of Garry being a successful heel. We’re in the WWE Era Sherbrothers. Don’t get it twisted.

 

[Shaolin Alan]

After this, I'm not sure about Morales

Only 15$ for a ZJ

 

[joy2day]

The ultimate matchup:

Cuck vs Trans

 

[Neck&Neck]

Tell him to get in line
Everybody wants to make a name off GOATchado Garry

 

[Koro_11]

Tell him to get in line
Everybody wants to make a name off GOATchado Garry

 

[Arm Barbarian]

Garry likely deserves someone more proven. He's close to a title shot with another win or so.

But I would definitely watch the hell out of him vs Morales.

 

[MisfitsBR]

Ian Garry would really be a GANGSTAR if he beat Prates and Morales this year.

But the same way I bet on Prates before, I would bet on Morales if this fight happens.

 

[BroScienceTalkatWork]

I mean I think you should just let Buckley, Morales and Brady jump him.

Everyone wants to body dude..

 

[Koro_11]

I mean I think you should just let Buckley, Morales and Brady jump him.

Everyone wants to body dude..

 

[Hymen Crusher]

After this, I'm not sure about Morales

He has been training with Jon way to much