Matt "Danger" Schnell and Joseph "Bopo" Morales meet tonight in a three-round flyweight fight at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. This battle is part of the undercard for UFC on ESPN 73. The spotlight is on these fighters as they prepare to display their skills and determination inside the Octagon in hopes of climbing up the ranks in the flyweight division.
Matt Schnell turned professional back in 2012 and has faced notable fighters throughout his career. His recent victory against Jimmy Flick on April 26 marked another step forward. Schnell knows how to handle the pressure of big fights, which could play a key role against Joseph Morales, who joined the professional ranks two years later. Morales has shown impressive skills, especially after his submission win over Alibi Idiris back in August. He aims to capitalize on this momentum against Schnell, who poses a real challenge with his extensive fight history.
What time is Matt Schnell vs Joseph Morales fight
Live coverage for the Matt Schnell vs Joseph Morales main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on DAZN, ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Matt Schnell vs Joseph Morales Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 07:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 04:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 11:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 10:40 AM |
The UFC on ESPN 73 event takes place tonight, November 8, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The undercard fight between Matt Schnell and Jose Morales is scheduled to start at 7:40 PM EST. However, the exact time may vary based on how long the earlier fights last.
The main event features Gabriel Bonfim facing Randy Brown later in the evening. Fans should check their local listings for start times in their respective countries to ensure they don't miss any action.
Remember, fight schedules can change depending on the duration of previous bouts. Stay tuned for any updates throughout the evening.
How and where to watch the Matt Schnell vs Joseph Morales Fight
You can watch Matt Schnell vs Joseph Morales via DAZN, ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass.
| Country | Price per month | Price per year |
| Canada | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 |
| UK and Ireland | First month free, then £24.99/mo or £14.99/mo with annual subscription. | £179.88 |
| Australia | $13.99 per month | - |
| USA | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 |
Matt Schnell vs Joseph Morales Betting Odds
- Underdog: Matt Schnell : 4.5 (+350)
- Favorite: Joseph Morales : 1.2 (-420)
| Method of victory | Matt Schnell | Joseph Morales |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 17.0 (+1600) | 4.6 (+360) |
| By decision or technical decision | 10.5 (+950) | 3.8 (+280) |
Joseph Morales is the favorite against Matt Schnell with moneyline odds at -420 and decimal odds at 1.2. Schnell stands as a clear underdog with odds of +350, or 4.5 in decimal format. A Morales victory by KO/TKO/DQ offers 4.6 (+360) while a decision win provides 3.8 (+280). Schnell’s chances of a win by KO/TKO/DQ show long odds of 17.0 (+1600) and even steeper prospects to win by decision at 10.5 (+950). The bookmakers strongly back Morales for this fight.
Fighters Details
Matt Schnell
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 173 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 26
- Record: 17 / 9 / 0
Joseph Morales
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 13 / 2 / 0
Matt Schnell vs Joseph Morales Fight Card
- Gabriel Bonfim vs Randy Brown
- Matt Schnell vs Joseph Morales
- Chris Padilla vs Ismael Bonfim
- Ricky Simon vs Raoni Barcelos
- Muslim Salikhov vs Uros Medic
- Christian Leroy Duncan vs Marco Tulio
- Hyder Amil vs Jamall Emmers
- Josh Hokit vs Max Gimenis
- Mayra Bueno Silva vs Jacqueline Cavalcanti
- Miles Johns vs Daniel Marcos
- Tecia Pennington vs Denise Gomes
