2 Fights 2 finishes 2 submissions! @BopoJoseph gets the victory via rear naked choke | #UFCMexico pic.twitter.com/fcQSF9yn9W
— UFC (@ufc) August 5, 2017
On Saturday, the UFC returned to Mexico for a UFC Fight Night filled with intriguing matchups.
In the featured UFC Fight Pass prelim, undefeated flyweights Joseph Morales and Roberto Sanchez made their UFC debuts.
Sanchez went for a takedown and got the fight to the ground in the opening seconds of the round. Morales tried to use a submission attempt to get back to his feet, but Sanchez secured top position. Morales eventually fought his way to his feet and dropped Sanchez with a punch. Morales unloaded on his opponent and locked in a rear-naked choke and finished the fight.
Official Result:
Joseph Morales def. Roberto Sanchez by submission (Round 1)
