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Joseph Morales Submits Matt Schnell in First Round at UFC Vegas 111 Co-Main

The TUF 33 winner reenters the flyweight mix with a statement submission that bolsters his second UFC stint.

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Joseph Morales, UFC Vegas 111, Results, UFC
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Overview

  • Morales defeated Schnell by guillotine choke at 2:54 of Round 1 in the UFC Fight Night 264 co-main event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
  • The finish followed Schnell’s early takedown as Morales reversed to side control, threatened a kimura and crucifix, then cinched the fight-ending choke.
  • Fresh off winning The Ultimate Fighter Season 33, Morales improved to 14-2 overall and 3-2 in the UFC while training out of Team Alpha Male.
  • Oddsmakers had Morales as a heavy favorite (approximately -420 via FanDuel), and the quick submission aligned with pre-fight expectations.
  • Schnell has now dropped four of his past five, while Morales used his post-fight mic time to call for a UFC event in Sacramento and said he believes he matches up well with champion Alexandre Pantoja.