Ian Garry claims he accepted UFC main event against Michael Morales

Ian Garry has addressed Michael Morales’ recent comments amid rumors about both top-ranked welterweights’ futures.

By Sourav Chakraborty · Sherdog

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 4:19 AM

Key Things to Know

Ian Garry claimed he accepted a UFC main event fight date against undefeated welterweight Michael Morales.
Morales called out Garry directly with an insult on Instagram alongside other welterweight contenders.
Garry is attempting to rebound from a decision loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330.

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Ian Garry has claimed on social media that he agreed to a UFC main event slot against Michael Morales. The response came after Morales posted an Instagram video listing potential welterweight opponents and singled Garry out with an explicit insult. Garry asserted that the UFC offered a date which he accepted, accusing Morales of making excuses.

Garry is aiming to rebound following a unanimous decision loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 in August. Morales holds an undefeated 19-0 record with seven consecutive UFC victories, including consecutive first-round stoppage wins over Sean Brady, Gilbert Burns, and Neil Magny.

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