Joseph Morales' second life inside the octagon could not be off to a better start after UFC Fight Night 264. After claiming "The Ultimate Fighter 33" flyweight crown in August, Morales (14-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) got perhaps the biggest victory of his career when he snatched the neck of Matt Schnell (17-10 MMA,

Joseph Morales' official UFC return ends in a big way for him, as he secured a first-round submission of Matt Schnell in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 111.

Matt Schnell proudly represents his American heritage. Born on January 15, 1990, in Amory, Mississippi, he epitomizes the quiet strength often associated with the South. While his religion remains a private aspect of his life,

Despite their status as soon-to-be opponents, Schnell (17-9 MMA, 7-7-1 UFC) couldn't help but heap praise on Team Alpha Male's Morales (13-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) during a pre-fight news conference Wednesday ahead of their UFC Fight Night 264 bout Saturday at the UFC Apex.

How he benefits from going from the Idiris upset to Matt Schnell is a bit of a head scratcher. Schnell has some good qualities offset by bigger liabilities; he has fast hands, excellent scrambling instincts, and strong BJJ, but is constantly hampered by a shaky chin and overall poor defense.

UFC Fight Night 264's Matt Schnell spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his flyweight bout vs. Joseph Morales

Morales (13-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC), winner of "The Ultimate Fighter 33" flyweight tournament, is expecting a war when he gets in the cage with veteran Matt Schnell (17-9 MMA, 7-7 UFC) this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Morales expects Schnell to bring the heat, and he plans to match his energy come fight night.