New rivalry! Undefeated giant taunts UFC champion Islam Makhachev: 'He doesn't know how to knock out opponents'

UFC sensation Michael Morales suggests that the Russian, a grappling specialist, should train in Mexico to learn how to knock out opponents.

Morales celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

UFC sensation, MichaelMorales is keeping an eye on Islam makhachev, welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg). Last Saturday (15), the Ecuadorian, undefeated in MMA, impressed by knocking out Sean brady In the first round, he earned one of the performance bonuses and, days later, moved into the top 5 of the category. Ranked third, 'Spider-Man' sent a decidedly unfriendly message to the Russian.

On his official Instagram account, Morales taunted Makhachev using his catchphrase. A specialist in jiu-jitsu and wrestling, the Russian jokingly says that any fighter who wants to improve in these areas should spend a few years in Dagestan. Therefore, the Ecuadorian, who has been racking up knockouts, stated that the champion should change training camps to learn how to "turn off the lights" on his opponents.

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"Two or three years in Tijuana and you'll learn how to knock people out, Makhachev," the fighter wrote.

Fighter evolved in Mexico

Despite being Ecuadorian, MichaelMorales He lives and, consequently, trains in Mexico. Showing clear improvement, the athlete, riding a 19-fight winning streak, claims he has everything it takes to knock out the feared opponent. Islam makhachev.

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Why giant?

MichaelMoralesThe 26-year-old is one of the most physically impressive fighters in the UFC welterweight division. The Ecuadorian is 1,83 m tall, has a two-meter reach, and on the day of the fight against... Sean brady, he weighed over 85 kg.

 

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