Who Is Michael Morales' Girlfriend? Baby Rumors Swirl Around The 27-Year-Old Rising UFC Star
Michael Morales relationship is making headlines amid unconfirmed pregnancy rumors, as fans speculate about the UFC stars girlfriend and their growing romance.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleUndefeated UFC welterweight Michael Morales has been making headlines for a while, but it's for more than his fighting career. As he continues to rise through the division, attention has also turned to his relationship with his girlfriend, Kattya Salazar, and growing rumors that the couple could be expecting a baby.
The personal buzz comes at a particularly interesting moment for Morales, who was in Philadelphia earlier this month for UFC 330 as the official backup for the welterweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry. Morales successfully made the 170-pound limit but ultimately wasn't needed inside the Octagon.
Amid this, another buzz that has grabbed attention is regarding the UFC star's personal life, especially his lady love, whom he officially launched as his girlfriend with a sweet proposal.
Who is Michael Morales' girlfriend?
Morales' girlfriend is Kattya Salazar, a Mexican model and social media influencer from Sonora. Salazar, who is also known online as Katkiry, has built a decent following through posts about fashion, beauty, travel, and her personal life. She has also shared content related to motherhood and is already a mother of two. On her social media, she often posts family moments with her two sons. As of the time of this report, Kattya (@katkiry) has over 36k followers on Instagram.
Salazar's relationship with Morales became public in 2026 after months of speculation among fans. After being spotted on a dinner date and sparking rumors, the UFC fighter eventually made the romance official with a highly romantic gesture. Morales reportedly decorated a room with candles, rose petals, balloons, and a large teddy bear before asking Salazar to be his girlfriend.
The couple subsequently began sharing glimpses of their relationship online, giving fans a closer look at their romance. On August 26, 2026 (ET), Salazar shared a collage from Morales' phone gallery, featuring photos from their romantic dates and sweet gestures. Taking to her Instagram Stories, she wrote, "Todo menos tu en tu galería," which in English translates to "Everything except you in your gallery." She also shared a short clip of their date on the next slide.
Why are Michael Morales and Kattya Salazar facing baby rumors?
The biggest buzz surrounding the couple now involves pregnancy speculation. Ecuadorian entertainment outlets have reported that Salazar is more than two months pregnant with Morales' child. The reports have quickly spread across social media, with fans flooding the fighter's posts with congratulations. However, neither Morales nor Salazar has publicly confirmed that they are expecting a baby.
That means the pregnancy remains a media and social-media rumor rather than an officially confirmed announcement. Some fans have also connected the pregnancy speculation to the couple's decision to publicly confirm their relationship. That has led to plenty of theories online, including speculation that the romance was made public around the same time because of the alleged pregnancy.
The buzz was fuelled by a more recent photo posted on Salazar's Instagram, where the couple posed during a vacation, and the influencer's slightly protruding belly suggested the rumors could be true. There have also been unconfirmed reports claiming that Morales' mother isn't happy about the alleged pregnancy. However, reliable confirmation can validate the pregnancy buzz, so these should be treated as theories that remain speculative at best.
While his personal life is generating buzz, Morales remains one of the most intriguing undefeated fighters in the UFC. The 27-year-old Ecuadorian entered UFC 330 with a 19-0 professional record and served as the backup for Makhachev vs. Garry. The UFC officially booked the undefeated Morales as the designated backup fighter for the Welterweight Championship main event. He went through an enormous weight cut to reach 170 pounds, but he ultimately did not fight.
After the event, Morales also crossed paths with Garry backstage following their earlier verbal exchanges. Makhachev has suggested Morales may need another major win before receiving an undisputed title opportunity, with Carlos Prates among the names being discussed in the crowded welterweight picture.
Regarding Michael Morales' personal life with his lady love, the baby news remains unverified for now.
Image courtesy: katkiry/Instagram
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