Why Is Michael Morales the Backup Fighter?
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Posted by
simone
on Aug 01, 2026
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Michael Morales says he'll serve as the backup fighter for Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry.
Chael loves the idea.
But why does the UFC only use backup fighters sometimes?
From title fights with no contingency plan to massive events that didn't have a backup at all, Chael breaks down the inconsistency, why Morales may have already secured the next title shot, and why publicly embracing the backup role could be the smartest move of his career.
Should every championship fight have a backup?
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