Vince Morales, a former UFC bantamweight fighter, has been making waves on the regional mixed martial arts scene with an impressive run of victories. Most recently, Morales faced off against fellow UFC veteran Hunter Azure for the bantamweight title at United Fight League 5. The event took place at Gila River Resorts & Casino in Chandler, Arizona.
In the third round of the fight, Morales secured a rarely-seen submission known as the Peruvian necktie. This unique technique involves wrapping up the opponent on the mat and sinking in a modified chokehold to force the tap. The finish came at 4:06 of Round 3, solidifying Morales’ victory over Azure and earning him the bantamweight title.
The Peruvian necktie is such a rare submission that it has only been successfully executed a handful of times in high-level MMA competition. Notable instances include CB Dollaway’s victory over Jesse Taylor at UFC Fight Night 14 in July 2008 and Misha Cirkunov’s win against Jimmy Crute at UFC Fight Night 158 in September 2019. The move also made an appearance in the Bellator promotion when Pat Curran defeated Luis Palomino at Bellator 46 in June 2011.
Following his departure from the UFC in 2019 after a series of losses, Morales has been on a tear in the regional circuit. With his victory over Azure at UFL 5, Morales extended his winning streak to five fights, with four of those victories coming by way of finish. This impressive performance showcases Morales’ skill and determination as he works his way back up the ranks in the MMA world.
Vince Morales’ rare Peruvian necktie submission at United Fight League 5 is a testament to his evolution as a fighter and his ability to adapt and innovate in the octagon. As Morales continues to showcase his talents on the regional scene, fans can look forward to seeing more exciting performances from this rising star in the world of mixed martial arts.