Michael Morales weighs an astonishing amount less than a week out from backup role for UFC 330

Michael Morales, the Ecuadorian UFC fighter, is serving as a backup for UFC 330 but faces a significant challenge as he needs to cut 20 or more pounds within a week to make weight for the role. The article, published on August 10, 2026, highlights the extreme weight difference Morales currently carries compared to his required fight weight. Morales was previously seen at the UFC 322 official weigh-ins in New York on November 14, 2025.