Ian Garry advises Michael Morales to move up to Middleweight division
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:41 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
At UFC 330, scheduled for August 15, 2026, Ian Garry will challenge Islam Makhachev for the Welterweight title. In light of the competitive in the division, Garry suggested that fellow contender Michael Morales should consider moving up to Middleweight. Morales recently defeated Sean Brady but has not fought in nine months. In response to Garry’s advice, Morales stated on Instagram, 'Suck it,' affirming his commitment to remain in the Welterweight division. The situation raises questions about the rankings and future matchups in a rapidly changing Welterweight class.
- •Ian Garry will fight Islam Makhachev for the Welterweight title on August 15.
- •Garry believes Michael Morales should consider a move to Middleweight.
- •Morales is currently on a nine-month layoff after his win over Sean Brady.
- •Morales rejected Garry’s suggestion, opting to stay in the Welterweight division.
- •The Welterweight class is seeing an influx of young and talented fighters.
- 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — UFC 330’s Ian Garry suggests Michael Morales moves up to Middleweight, Morales responds – ‘Suck it’
"“The Future” has given advice. No. 1-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight contender Ian Garry finally gets his shot at UFC gold when he takes on reigning 170-pound kingpin Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 330, which goes down Sat., Aug. 15, 2026, inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After years of […]
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