Ecuadorian fighter Michael Morales secured a unanimous decision victory over Jake Matthews, maintaining his undefeated record of 16-0 at just 24 years old. With a 4-0 UFC record, Morales is being touted as a potential star for Ecuador and Latin America. He expressed a desire to fight on the same card as fellow Ecuadorian fighter Chito Vera at UFC 299. The UFC community is speculating on his next opponent, with some suggesting a ranked opponent for his next fight.
Would you give Michael Morales a ranked opponent in his next fight?🤔 #UFCVegas82 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/qO6qwCAHhG
Michael Morales calls for return at UFC 299 alongside 'Chito' Vera: 'It would be two Ecuadorians representing' https://t.co/UUjnprlFtM https://t.co/Nzcc8BwNA7
Another tremendous performance from Michael Morales last night at #UFCVegas82 💪 What's next for Ecuador's rising star ? 🇪🇨 https://t.co/CdnuEyVhrt
"If the UFC gives me the opportunity to be on the same card as @chitoveraUFC, we want to show that Ecuadorian anger that we have." Proud to represent Ecuador, Michael Morales has high hopes for his future inside of the Octagon 🔊⬆️ Final Results ➡️: https://t.co/CmaeeQhG2S https://t.co/FaU62gi5Rm
Michael Morales remains undefeated https://t.co/ptzFYFRdIg
Ecuador's Michael Morales defeats Jake Matthews by UD. Morales climbs to 4-0 in the UFC and 16-0 overall at just 24 years of age. Big time prospect and potential star for Ecuador and Latin America. The UFC should save him for #UFC299 in March and have him fight alongside… https://t.co/fH5Ct1OrrJ https://t.co/THjehVkvVt
Ecuador's Michael Morales defeats Jake Matthews by UD. Morales climbs to 4-0 in the UFC and 16-0 overall at just 24 years of age. Big time prospect and potential star for Ecuador and Latin America. The UFC should save him for #UFC299 and have him fight on the same card as… https://t.co/nYYwSH7xQm https://t.co/XIbppVnFW6