Morales released a video of the naming on Sunday
Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight title holder
Islam Makhachov, Carlos Prates, Shavkat Rakhmonovand Garry as potential opponents. After subtle digs in the first three, the undefeated Ecuadorian had a blunt message for Garry.
According to Ian Garry, the UFC sent a fight date to prospect Michael Morales
In naming the other UFC middleweights, Morales left Garry for last and had a not-so-subtle message for the Irishman.
“Oh, I almost forgot about you,” Morales said Instagram video. “Shit, Ian Garry.”
Garry responded by reposting a clip from an earlier interaction with Morales and confirmed that he was ready to fight, saying he had already accepted a match and main event against Morales.
“I said YES,” Garry wrote on Instagram. “The date is locked. The main event and you’re already making excuses. The UFC sent the date. I DM’d you myself. You’re making it all public, but behind the scenes I’m getting a different message. The world knows I’m anyone, anytime… How long has it been since he’s fought?”
Garry is looking to bounce back from his unanimous decision loss to Makhachov UFC 330 in August. Morales, meanwhile, is undefeated at 19-0 and has won seven straight UFC bouts, including first-round stoppages.
Sean Brady, Gilbert Burns and Neil Magny. Together Carlos Prates Morales appears to be the frontrunner for the next title fight, another win to solidify a championship shot.