Michael Morales - trash talks and Quotes
Michael Morales's Statements About Other Fighters
“They told me about a possible fight against [Jack Della Maddalena] for March or April... but now this is in June/July maybe. If I get a fight against Maddalena, even better. One more fight to gain experience. And if it’s against Makhachev, I’ll accept it too. I have no problem.”
– via Carlos Contreras Legaspi (CC Legaspi), revealing that the UFC is weighing his options between a high—stakes contender bout or a direct shot at the new welterweight king.
“I know Islam and his team don't like guys like me who aren't afraid to express themselves. so i'm gonna make him love me through my grappling or my striking, all right in front of khabib. and i honestly can't wait for it.”
– via ESPN MMA, challenging Islam Makhachev and his team by stating he will force Makhachev to "love" him through his performance, whether by grappling or striking, right in front of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
“If I have to fight Carlos Prates before the belt, I'll do it”
– Michael Morales, via Death Row, stating his willingness to fight Carlos Prates on his way to the welterweight title
“2,3 years in Tijuana and you'll learn how to knock @islam_makhachev”
– sending a message to the newly crowned welterweight king Islam Makhachev