UFC welterweight prospect Michael Morales is stepping up in competitors.
The unbeaten Ecuadorian is being focused to tackle artful veteran Neil Magny at a UFC Struggle Evening occasion Aug. 24 on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Each events have verbally agreed to the bout, MMA Junkie confirmed with a number of folks with information of the matchup. The folks requested anonymity as a result of the UFC has not but made a proper announcement of the struggle.
Morales (16-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) has but to style defeat in his skilled MMA profession. The 25-year-old most just lately fought in November 2023 and beat Jake Matthews with a unanimous determination. Morales had been out nursing an damage, now could be coaching and wholesome.
Magny, who just lately had his fortieth skilled struggle, continues to face the younger blood of the division. Magny most just lately fought in January and picked up a TKO win over prospect Mike Malott – which stands as among the finest comebacks in 2024.
With the addition, the UFC’s Aug. 24 lineup now consists of:
- Bruno Ferreira vs. Roman Kopylov
- Gerald Meerschaert vs. Edmen Shahbazyan
- Dennis Buzukja vs. Danny Silva
- Jose Medina vs. Zach Reese
- Viacheslav Borschev vs. James Llontop
- Jacqueline Cavalcanti vs. Josiane Nunes
- Felipe dos Santos vs. Andre Lima
- Neil Magny vs. Michael Morales
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