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 individuals with data of the matchup. The individuals requested anonymity as a result of the UFC has not but made a proper announcement of the battle.
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 resolution. Morales had been out nursing an harm, now’s coaching and wholesome.
Magny, who just lately had his fortieth skilled battle, 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 contains:
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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