Michael Morales defeated Nikolay Veretennikov by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of Dana White's Contender Series 40, held Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at UFC Apex Centre, Las Vegas. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, Michael Morales won the decision.
Michael Morales vs Nikolay Veretennikov
Fight stats: totals
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Where it landed
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Where it happened
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Judges' Scorecards
The commission did not release round-by-round scores for this fight.
Insights
- Michael Morales's last 5 fights were all wins that ended early.
- Michael Morales lands 5.68 significant strikes a minute, more than 94% of UFC fighters.
- Michael Morales stops 90% of takedowns, better than 94% of UFC fighters.
- Michael Morales spends 80% of fight time at distance.
Style & credentials
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Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes
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How good, really
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Ranked against 1492 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.
Striking & grappling
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When it ends
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Recent form · last 5
- WMiguel ArizmendiUWC 26: There Can Only Be One· Apr 30, 2021TKO · R2 · 4:02 · Welterweight
- WRicardo CentenoEMMA 17: Centeno vs. Morales· Oct 3, 2020TKO · R1 · 4:15 · Welterweight
- WDaniel BastidasEMMA 16: Centeno vs. Cisnero· Aug 1, 2020TKO · R1 · 2:01 · Welterweight
- WMario NavarreteBarbarian's 5· Feb 12, 2020TKO · R2 · 2:45 · Welterweight
- WGregoris CisnerosBarbarian's 4· Dec 14, 2019· R1 · 1:58 · Welterweight
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- WMathias SalazarManaba Top Team 2· Sep 6, 2019TKO · R1 · 1:40 · Lightweight
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- WLeonardo BlascoTroncal FC 2· Dec 8, 2018Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
- WAlvaro VacacelaOro FC 5· Mar 24, 2018TKO · R1 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- WAlvaro VacacelaOFC 4· Aug 19, 2017TKO · R2 · 3:15 · Welterweight
- LRicardo CentenoUltima Pelea Season 2· Jul 9, 2017· R1 · 0:36 · Welterweight
- WChristian ArroyoUltima Pelea Season 2· May 20, 2017TKO · R2 · 2:42 · Welterweight
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- WSteve JonesLFA 102: Souza vs. Johns· Mar 19, 2021Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
- WAustin JonesFury FC 37· Sep 28, 2019TKO · Welterweight
- WMelvin JordanLFA 28: Jackson vs. Luna· Dec 8, 2017TKO · R1 · 2:00 · Welterweight
- WClovis HancockLFA 7: Sanchez vs. Mai· Mar 24, 2017TKO · R3 · 2:21 · Welterweight
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- WRasika DissanayakeFury FC 10: Turcios vs. Chaw· Apr 8, 2016TKO · R2 · 2:39 · Welterweight
- LRonny Alexander Landaeta UtreraM-1 Mix-Fighter· Nov 22, 2014TKO · R2 · 3:05 · Middleweight
- LRashidkhan AbdurashidovM-1 Global· Jun 15, 2014SUB · R1 · 3:30 · Lightweight
- LGadzhi AlisultanovM-1 Global· May 27, 2014DEC
- WAleksey BadyukovKazakhstan Regional· Oct 20, 2012TKO
Frequently asked questions
Who won Michael Morales vs Nikolay Veretennikov?
Michael Morales defeated Nikolay Veretennikov by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of Dana White's Contender Series 40, held Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at UFC Apex Centre, Las Vegas. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, Michael Morales won the decision.
What were the judges' scorecards for Michael Morales vs Nikolay Veretennikov?
The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, Michael Morales won the decision.
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