UFC Vegas 96: Neil Magny vs. Michael Morales: Live round-by-round updates

Neil Magny and Michael Morales will lock horns in a welterweight contest later this evening on the main card of UFC Vegas 96.

Perennial welterweight contender Magny (29-11) has been in the top 15 of the division for long. However, mixed results have kept him from fighting for the title.

That said, 'The Haitian Sensation' has wins against top-tier opposition, including former champions Robbie Lawler and Johny Hendricks.

Magny is 3-2 in his last five and will be coming into UFC Vegas 96 off a TKO win over Mike Malott at UFC 297.

Morales (16-0) hasn't tasted defeat in his MMA career. The 25-year-old is 4-0 in the UFC and was most recently seen in a unanimous decision win over Jake Matthews at UFC Fight Night 232 in November last year.

Per the promotion's official website, Morales is a -850 prohibitive favorite against Magny for the match-up. (+575 underdog).

The main card of the event will start at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the fight card.

Check out the fighter face-offs below:

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UFC Vegas 96: Neil Magny vs. Michael Morales

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Round 1

Magny is trying to push the pace as he stings his opponent with push kicks. Morales is connecting with multiple leg kicks in an effort to compromise his opponent's mobility.

After getting stung by a leg kick, Magny quickly closes the distance, ties up his opponent, and takes his back.

Morales eventually finds his way back to his feet, with his opponent still on his back. The 25-year-old craftily connects with a spinning elbow which puts Magny down on the canvas.

Thereafter, he swarms the UFC middleweight veteran with a barrage of ground and pound, forcing the referee to stop the contest.

Morales maintains his undefeated streak.

Official decision: Michael Morales def. Neil Magny via TKO. (4:39 of Round 1)

Watch Michael Morales celebrate his win at UFC Vegas 96 below:

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