Best fights of Vince Morales
Over 11 years as a professional, Vince Morales has compiled a 16-11 (12) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Vince Morales KOs Louis Smolka
On December 4, 2021 Vince Morales faced Louis Smolka in a bantamweight bout. Morales was 31 years old with a record of 10-5, and Smolka was 30 with a record of 17-7. Both Morales and Smolka were coming off a win. Morales stopped Louis Smolka via KO in the 1st round.
2. Vince Morales chokes out Teruto Ishihara
On May 3, 2023 Vince Morales faced Teruto Ishihara in a featherweight bout. Morales was 32 years old with a record of 11-7, and Ishihara was 31 with a record of 13-10-3. Morales was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Ishihara was coming off a win. Morales submitted Teruto Ishihara via choke-out in the 3rd round.
3. Vince Morales loses to Jonathan Martinez via unanimous decision
On May 21, 2022 Vince Morales faced Jonathan Martinez in a featherweight bout. Morales was 31 years old with a record of 11-5, and Martinez was 28 with a record of 15-4. Both Morales and Martinez were on a 2-fight winning streak. Morales lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Martinez.
4. Vince Morales loses to Taylor Lapilus via unanimous decision
On September 28, 2024 Vince Morales faced Taylor Lapilus in a bantamweight bout. Morales was 33 years old with a record of 16-7, and Lapilus was 32 with a record of 20-4. Morales was on a 5-fight winning streak and Lapilus was coming off a win. Morales lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lapilus.
5. Vince Morales submits Luis Guerrero
On May 24, 2024 Vince Morales faced Luis Guerrero in a featherweight bout. Morales was 33 years old with a record of 14-7, and Guerrero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was on a 3-fight winning streak. Morales submitted Luis Guerrero via brabo choke in the 2nd round.
6. Vince Morales KOs Joe Penafiel
On July 28, 2023 Vince Morales faced Joe Penafiel in a featherweight bout. Morales was 32 years old with a record of 12-7, and Penafiel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was coming off a win. Morales stopped Joe Penafiel via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Vince Morales submits Hunter Azure
On August 30, 2024 Vince Morales fought Hunter Azure for the UFL bantamweight title. Morales was 33 years old with a record of 15-7, and Azure was 32 with a record of 11-3. Morales was on a 4-fight winning streak and Azure was on a 2-fight winning streak. Morales submitted Hunter Azure via Peruvian necktie in the 3rd round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
8. Vince Morales submits Rowdy Akers
On June 17, 2017 Vince Morales faced Rowdy Akers in a featherweight bout. Morales was 26 years old with a record of 5-1, and Akers was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was on a 3-fight winning streak. Morales submitted Rowdy Akers via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
9. Vince Morales KOs Patrick Trey Smith
On February 13, 2016 Vince Morales faced Patrick Trey Smith in a featherweight bout. Morales was 25 years old with a record of 2-1, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was coming off a loss. Morales stopped Patrick Trey Smith via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Vince Morales KOs Jeremie Montgomery
On July 11, 2015 Vince Morales faced Jeremie Montgomery in a featherweight bout. Morales was 24 years old with a record of 1-0, and Montgomery was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was coming off a win. Morales stopped Jeremie Montgomery via TKO in the 1st round.