Joseph Morales Submits Matt Schnell at UFC Vegas 111
Joseph Morales earned his eighth submission victory during UFC Vegas 111, finishing Matt Schnell swiftly in the co-main event of the night.
Early in the fight, Schnell tried to take Morales down, but Morales quickly took the upper hand by pursuing a kimura lock. He soon transitioned, positioning Schnell into the crucifix hold. In his escape attempt, Schnell exposed his neck, which allowed Morales to shift to a guillotine choke.
“Morales locked in the hold almost immediately, forcing Schnell to tap out just past the two-minute mark of the opening round.”
The submission came at 2 minutes and 54 seconds of the first round, giving Morales a decisive win.
Official Result
- Joseph Morales defeated Matt Schnell
- Victory by submission (guillotine choke)
- Time: 2:54 of Round 1
Author's summary: Joseph Morales dominated Matt Schnell at UFC Vegas 111, securing a rapid submission win with a guillotine choke early in the first round.