In the UFCVegas82 event, Michael Morales faced Jake Matthews in a highly competitive match. Morales dominated the fight with clean boxing, power, and strong takedown defense. The judges scored the fight 30-27, 29-28, 29-28 in favor of Morales, who won via unanimous decision. Morales remains undefeated at 16-0 and is seen as a big prospect for Ecuador and Latin America. The fight was closely contested, with fans and analysts scoring it in favor of Morales, highlighting his explosive offense and overall dominance.
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
Morales Remains Undefeated, Decisions Matthews https://t.co/Sf2qTnNTdc
#UFCVegas82 Official Scorecard: Michael Morales vs Jake Matthews See every scorecard here ➡️: https://t.co/He4sxcGRUn https://t.co/LLDhLGq1lK
#UFCVegas82 Official Result: Michael Morales (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) defeats Jake Matthews by Unanimous Decision. All Results ➡️: https://t.co/CmaeeQhG2S
30-27 29-28 29-28 🇪🇨 STILL UNDEFEATED 🇪🇨 Michael Morales defeats Jake Matthews by Unanimous Decision! 👊 #UFCVegas82 https://t.co/6VOswI2dGC
Michael Morales wins via Unanimous Decision against Jake Mathews and remains undefeated 🔥 Main Event up next ⚔️ #UFCVegas82 https://t.co/3NHOggjUSK
I scored that 29-28, Morales. @MMADecisions #UFCVegas82
Solid win for Michael Morales over a very tough opponent at this stage of his career
Michael Morales def. Jake Matthews via UD (30-27, 29-28x2) #UFCVegas82
30-27 Morales
29-28 Morales @MMADecisions. Felt like he got 1 & 2 and Matthews might have scraped out 3. But honestly, won't be shocked if scores get a little weird. #UFCVegas82
I think Morales got round 1 and 3. Thoughts? #UFCVegas82
Solid fight. Morales should get the nod. #UFCVegas82
Personally saw it 30-27 Morales but wouldn’t be surprised if Matthews stole a round #UFCVegas82
Good fight Good test Morales passed it #UFCVegas82
Size, reach, cardio, strong TDD, clean boxing, and power…Morales is a PROBLEM and he’s only 24… #UFCVegas82
Michael Morales 🟥vs🟦 Jake Matthews => Score Round #3 #UFC #UFCVegas82 #MMATwitter
Low blow from Matthews starts round 3. Morales ready to go fast. #UFCVegas82
How are you guys scoring Morales vs Matthews? #UFCVegas82
Low blow from Matthews starts round 2. Morales ready to go fast. #UFCVegas82
I have it 20-18 Morales. 19-19 at worst. Feels like he definitely took round 2. #UFCVegas82
Matthews is honestly fighting really well, but it's these explosive moments of offense from Morales that are gonna edge him these rounds.
20-18 Morales he’s landing more and the power edge is def in his favor #UFCVegas82
#UFCVegas82 10-9 Morales RD2 20-18 Morales A lot closer than scores indicate.
Jake is super tough. Morales is just younger and better 2-0 #UFCVegas82
Michael Morales 🟥vs🟦 Jake Matthews => Score Round #2 #UFC #UFCVegas82 #MMATwitter
Best Bet #6 Morales/Matthews Over 1.5 Rds ✅ @espnmma @ESPNBet #UFCVegas82
Really good round 1. 1-0 morales #UFCVegas82
10-9 Morales round 1. Neither man really finding their range so far. #UFCVegas82
Morales and Matthews are throwing BOMBS! Sheeesh #UFCVegas82
Michael Morales 🟥vs🟦 Jake Matthews => Score Round #1 #UFC #UFCVegas82 #MMATwitter
Morales and Matthews both looking to establish the jab. Matthews pressing early. #UFCVegas82