“Vandetta” is back in the win column.
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight Vince Morales It took just 63 seconds to stop the UFC veteran Daniel Lacerda at the main event of the year Tuff-N-Uff 158 last weekend (Saturday, October 24, 2026) at the Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Morales pressured Lacerda from the opening while the Brazilian fired shots at a steady pace. After briefly stunning Lacerda with a combination against the fence, Morales caught him rushing forward with a stiff jab that sent him crashing to the canvas.
“Vandetta” immediately bumped and unloaded until the referee stepped in to stop the fight.
Watch the 63-second ending below:
Morales (17-11) snapped a four-game losing streak that included decision losses. Colby thickness, Raul Rosas Jr. and Taylor Lapilus in his second UFC stint.
Unfortunately for the 35-year-old, a third trip to the Octagon looks unlikely. Morales compiled a 3-9 promotional record in two different UFC runs, meaning no matter how many opponents he sends to the regional arenamatchmakers probably don’t call anymore.
This leaves several possible landing spots. Maybe PFL/MVP needs another recognizable UFC veteran, or maybe Morales will join Scott Cokernew Ki MMA campaign.
As for Lacerda (13-8), the loss snapped his two-fight MMA winning streak. More worryingly, he was losing consciousness Andre Ewell in Karate Combat exactly one month earlier, making the quick turnaround – and yet another stoppage loss – hard to ignore.
Hopefully, Lacerda will take the necessary time off before competing again.
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