Joseph Morales is not totally neutral about the upcoming title fight in his division.
Morales (14-2) continued his second UFC stint in the co-main event at UFC Vegas 111 against Matt Schnell on Saturday. The flyweight prospect submitted Schnell with a guillotine in less than three minutes.
Morales subsequently weighed in on the upcoming flyweight title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van, scheduled to go down at UFC 323 on Dec. 6 in Las Vegas. While “Bopo” lauded both fighters, he believes, or rather hopes, that the champion will defend his belt against Van (15-2).