Massive Morales Still Facing 20+ Pound Cut
Michael Morales is a big boy. Standing at 6’ with a 79” reach, the densely muscled contender has been able to impose his will on all of his opposition thus far. Undefeated at 19-0, size was clearly a factor in his first-round knockout victory over Sean Brady (watch here). Brady, the vaunted grappler, could not […]
New York, New York - Michael Morales, the formidable Ecuadorian contender, faces a daunting challenge of cutting a substantial 20 pounds by Friday's weigh-in for a potential backup role in the main event of UFC 330. Standing tall at 6 feet with an extensive 79-inch reach, Morales has dominated his opponents thus far, culminating in a first-round knockout victory over Sean Brady.
Despite his size, Morales is required to shed more than 10 kilograms to make weight, a feat that is no small task. While cutting 20 pounds in a short period is not uncommon, Morales is cutting more water weight than many of his competitors, raising concerns about the sustainability of such a drastic weight reduction, especially as he approaches the age of 27.
With a current weight of around 193 pounds, Morales is backed up by Islam Makhachev's upcoming title fight against Ian Machado Garry, providing him with an opportunity to secure a spot on the main card if either opponent fails to make weight or suffers an injury.
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