Michael Morales responds to Ian Machado Garry's comments ahead of UFC 330

Michael Morales issued a strong response to Ian Machado Garry's suggestion that he move up to middleweight. Garry, set to face Islam Makhachev for the welterweight championship at UFC 330 on August 15, indicated that Morales should consider changing divisions due to his talent prospect. Morales, who maintains an unbeaten record of 19-0 after defeating Sean Brady by TKO last November, retorted via Instagram, bluntly telling Garry to "suck it" and asserting that he plans to remain in the welterweight class. Their exchange adds to the anticipation surrounding Garry's championship bout.

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