Former UFC 170-pound title challenger Ian Machado Garry challenged No. 3-ranked welterweight contender Michael Morales to a main event showdown on Nov. 28 in Saudi Arabia. Morales said yes. But what happens in the headlines versus what gets done behind…
Ian Machado Garry has claimed the UFC locked in a main event date for November 28 in Saudi Arabia against Michael Morales, but alleged that Morales is making excuses behind the scenes. Despite Morales initially agreeing publicly, Garry expressed frustration on social media that his opponent has yet to sign the contract.
Morales has instead called for a title eliminator bout against No. 1-ranked Carlos Prates to target champion Islam Makhachev in early 2027. Morales has not competed since defeating Sean Brady by first-round finish nearly a year prior.
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