Overview
- Morales defeated Schnell by first-round submission via guillotine at 2:54 in the UFC Vegas 111 co-main event at the UFC Apex.
- Schnell landed an early takedown before Morales reversed to side control, advanced to a crucifix with elbows, and cinched the choke during a scramble.
- The victory marked Morales’ official return to the promotion after winning The Ultimate Fighter 33 and securing a UFC contract at UFC 319.
- Odds and expert picks leaned heavily toward Morales, with FanDuel listing him around -420 and several previews forecasting a submission finish.
- Schnell, a 35-year-old veteran who focused on grappling and takedown defense in camp, has now lost four of his last five bouts.