UFC Vegas 36: Alex Morono beats David Zawada via. unanimous decision


UFC Vegas 36: Alex Morono beats David Zawada via. unanimous decision

Alex Morono

A welterweight contest between Alex Morono and David Zawada was the third fight in the UFC Vegas 36 fight card. ‘The Great White’ Morono who has been a part of the UFC for almost 5 years, brings in a wealth of experience to the Octagon. His opponent Zawada is four-fight old in the UFC, and has endured a difficult career in the promotion.

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Alex Morono was coming off a TKO win over UFC veteran Donald Cerrone in May 2021. Zawada, on the other hand, was coming off a loss against Ramazan Emeev at UFC on ABC: Holloway vs Kattar.

Alex Morono brought his wealth of experience to the fore!

Round 1:

Measured start from both the fighters. Zawada was the aggressor. Right hand from Zawada connected. Huge right from Morono moments later. He landed another right hand after a brief clinch. Several exchanges from both the fighters. A couple of strikes from Morono landed. Both the fighters landed several strikes. A close round. 10-9 Morono

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Round 2:

Zawada started the round well. He began picking up the pace in the second round. Massive right hand from Morono landed. Another right hand from Morono landed moments later. Body strikes from Zawada followed. It was his weapon. Clean right hand from Zawada. A good combination. Several strikes from both the fighters, but it was Morono who ended the round strongly. 10-9 Morono

Round 3:

A wild start from both the fighters. A stinging kick followed by a spinning back fist from Morono followed. Both the fighters began swinging wildly. Not much action in the round. 10-9 Morono

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Result: Alex Morono def. David Zawada via. unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

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