Michael Morales Calls Out Ian Garry, Says He Can Knock Him Out

Timothy James

July 12, 2023

Michael Morales wants to fight Ian Garry in a battle of undefeated prospects

Michael Morales has a name in mind for his next fight – Ian Garry.

Morales and training partner Bobby Green spoke with Inside Fighting’s Andrew Capucetti at their UFC 290 meet and greet, where the Ecuadorian welterweight called out Garry for a showdown to see whose 0 has got to go.

“[I want] the Irish guy, [Ian Garry],” Morales stated through an interpreter. “Big fight!”

Coming off his big win over Max Griffin at UFC Vegas 76, Morales’ confidence is sky-high. Not only does he want to put his perfect 15-0 against Garry’s 12-0, he thinks he finishes the fight – by knockout.

“Yeah,” an enthusiastic Morales responded when asked if he’d win the fight via knockout.

It’s an exciting time for the UFC welterweight division, with 4 young, undefeated fighters rising to the top. It’s only a matter of time before they begin to cross paths – Morales, Garry, Shavkat Rakhmanov, and Khamzat Chimaev represent the very bright future of 170. It’s an exciting time for a weight class with a logjam of familiar names in the top 5.

Whether or not Michael Morales vs Ian Garry materializes, Bobby Green believes in Morales’ talent.

Bobby Green thinks Michael Morales can become the first UFC Ecuadorian champion

Morales is keeping good company in his quest to the top – training with Green while the lightweight preps for his fight against Tony Ferguson at UFC 291. Green is impressed with what he’s seen – believing Morales has a good shot at becoming the first Ecuadorian to win a UFC title.

“He’s showing his potential that he can be great,” Green stated. “[He’s] got the potential [to become champion] … if the story gets written write.”

“He can definitely do it, you know? He can do it” Green continued. “That’s why I get behind him and I give you some of this Bobby Green!”