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Morales, the UFC 330 backup for Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry, has a massive week-long weight cut to hit 170 pounds, dropping from 223.1 to about 190.7 pounds and needing roughly 21 pounds more before weigh-ins.
Jailton Almeida responds to criticism of his cautious approach in his UFC Sao Paulo victory over Derrick Lewis, stating that his strategy was to control Lewis through grappling. Despite not being able to secure a knockout, Almeida was happy with his performance and is ready to fight any opponent. While some criticized the lack of action in the fight, Almeida highlighted his ability to consistently take Lewis down. He expressed interest in being a backup fighter for the upcoming UFC 295 event in case of any last-minute dropouts.