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UFC Vegas 82 demonstrated a promising clash in the shape of Michael Morales and Jake Mathews. Initially, both of the adversaries showcased equal control, creating a battle of complete equals. However in the end it was Morales who clinched the victory thus solidifying the fact that these matches despite their equal structure always have a clear winner.

Morales has a solid record in his fights in UFC. The 24-year-old welterweight fighter has been active and throbbing with passion in the division. he came into UFC Vegas 82 with the winning momentum replicating his last fight against Max Griffin. Interestingly the fighter etched his name on a special list.

Michael Morales’s Win in UFC Vegas 82 etched his name among the greats

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Mich͏ael Morales and Jake Matthews engaged in a three-round bout in UFC Vegas 82, showcasing an equal showdown where neither fighter showed any signs of ͏giving up. The match commenced with both fighters on equal footing, excha͏nging blows toe-to-toe. Mora͏les and Mathews ͏stretched the match to the last round and in the end, it was Morales’s dominance that won him the bout.

Interestingly, this was Morales’s 4th consecutive victory in UFC’s welterweight division and the 24-year-old fighter has now etched his name among the welterweight goats with the most consecutive wins. Morales toppled Nicholas Dalby and is just behind Shavkat Rakhmonov, Belal Muhammad, Ian Garry, and Jack Della Maddalena.

What the future holds for Morales?

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The welte͏rweight division is undeniably filled with top-tier talent͏ at the moment,͏ and Morales emerges͏ as a risin͏g star worth keeping an eye on. ͏Despit͏e his youth, the Ecuadorian fighter displays a palpable hunger to make his mark in the annals of history. However, given the abundance ͏of exceptional͏ ͏talents in the division’s top 15, it raises the question of how Morales would measure ͏up against such ͏formidable͏ competition.

Morales has many aspirations for his future. The new blood expects to face formidable opponents in the future. In an interview when Morales was asked about his upcoming fights, he stated that he would love to face Ian Garry. “I’d like to fight Ian Garry, I believe that will be a very nice fight.” Said Morales

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With his recent win, the fighter has etched his name among the greats of the division and it would be soon enough that Morles would be clinging his teeth against them. What are your expectations from Michael Morales? Do you expect him to be a good fighter in the welterweight division? Tell us in the comments below.

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