Islam Makhachev lately harshly criticized Michael Morales, referencing Morales’ 2017 submission loss.
For context, record-keeping web site Tapology tousled Morales’ undefeated file earlier this month. This web page has added 1 loss and 1 win to the listing {of professional} MMA fights because the begin of his profession. One in all these two matches was Morales’ submission loss to Ricardo Centeno within the quarterfinals of the second season of the 2017 Ecuadorian League Ultima Perea.
Nevertheless, Tapology has since restored Michael Morales’ skilled MMA file to a clear 19-0 as each his Ultima Perea League wins and losses had been formally acknowledged as exhibition matches.
Islam Makhachev lately harshly criticized the 26-year-old Morales, referencing Morales’ loss in 2017. The Russian fighter informed Match TV that Morales “must be choked once more.”
“Morales wasn’t undefeated till just a few days in the past and he is undefeated once more in the present day. I do not understand how they received undefeated. I noticed the cage battle and he choked after which they introduced it was an exhibition match. So he must be undefeated once more.”
Try Islam Makhachev’s feedback beneath.
Michael Morales hits again at Islam Makhachev
Michael Morales was fast to answer Islam Makhachev’s above remark. In response, Morales famous that Makhachev’s solely loss in blended martial arts was a knockout loss to Adriano Martins in 2015. quipped the undefeated Ecuadorian fighter.
“Makhachev has already been knocked out as soon as, however it is time to knock him out once more.” (Translated from Spanish)
Try Michael Morales’ feedback beneath.
Morales and Makhachev had been rumored to battle in January. Nevertheless, either side refused to play. The newly topped 170-pound champion didn’t wish to battle as a result of he solely fought in November and thought he had little time to organize. Morales, however, selected to go on trip and relaxation.
Makhachev is anticipated to make his first protection of his welterweight title after Ramadan in 2026, and Morales has expressed curiosity in going through the Russian phenom. However within the meantime, he is itching to get again within the Octagon and has set his sights on Jacques Della Maddalena.
