UFC Vegas 111: Matt Schnell vs Joseph Morales – Predictions and Odds
The flyweight showdown between Matt Schnell and Joseph Morales at UFC Vegas 111 is set to be a high-energy battle. Both competitors come in eager to regain momentum in one of the UFC’s most competitive divisions.
Fighter Breakdown
Matt Schnell
- Height: 5’8″
- Reach: 70 inches
- Record: 17-9 (1 NC)
- Significant strikes: 4.13 per minute, 40% accuracy
- Striking defense: 55%
- Takedowns: 0.49 per fight, 40% accuracy
- Submission attempts: 1.2 per fight
- Takedown defense: 43%
Schnell’s aggressive style produces high-volume striking and constant forward pressure, though his wrestling defense remains a major weakness that opponents can exploit.
Joseph Morales
- Height: 5’6″
- Reach: 69 inches
- Record: 14-2
- Significant strikes: 2.02 per minute, 40% accuracy
- Striking defense: 57%
- Takedowns: 1.23 per fight, 42% accuracy
- Submission attempts: 2.9 per fight
- Takedown defense: 28%
Morales, known for his strong grappling and submission offense, contrasts Schnell’s striking-oriented approach but carries his own vulnerability in takedown defense.
Match Outlook
"This fight looks poised to turn into a pure grappling contest between two submission specialists with noticeable defensive gaps."
With both fighters exhibiting weaknesses in wrestling defense, scrambles and submission attempts could decide the outcome more than striking volume alone.
Author Summary
The Schnell vs Morales fight promises a high-paced grappling contest where defensive flaws and submission skills will define the winner.