Fact check: Did Michael Morales call out Islam Makhachev at UFC Mexico city despite the weight gap?
Michael Morales grabbed headlines at UFC Mexico City even though he was not on the fight card. The rising welterweight contender sent a public challenge to the lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, from inside the arena. Fans inside the arena reacted with surprise. Many viewers online began debating whether the bold move was serious or simply a way to attract attention in a packed championship division.
Michael Morales grabbed headlines at UFC Mexico City even though he was not on the fight card. The rising welterweight contender sent a public challenge to the lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, from inside the arena. Fans inside the arena reacted with surprise. Many viewers online began debating whether the bold move was serious or simply a way to attract attention in a packed championship division.
