Joseph Morales Secures Victory at UFC Vegas 111
Joseph Morales achieved his eighth career submission in a dominant performance against Matt Schnell during the co-main event at UFC Vegas 111.
Fight Breakdown
Early in the fight, Schnell tried to take Morales down, but Morales quickly gained the upper hand by attempting a kimura lock. He then transitioned smoothly into the crucifix position, controlling Schnell's movements.
As Schnell attempted to break free, he left his neck vulnerable. Morales capitalized on this by shifting from the kimura attempt to a tight guillotine choke.
“Morales locked in the hold almost immediately, forcing Schnell to tap out just past the two-minute mark of the opening round.”
Official Result
- Winner: Joseph Morales
- Method: Submission (guillotine choke)
- Time: 2:54 of Round 1
This victory highlights Morales' submission expertise and ability to swiftly capitalize on opponents' mistakes.