Michael Morales is a 24-year-old Ecuadorian mixed martial artist who is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). With an impressive finish rate of over 80%, Morales has secured most of his victories through knockouts and submission. He last squared off with Max Griffin on July 2, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Magomed vs. Strickland. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Michael Morales made his professional debut in mixed martial arts on August 19, 2017, against Alvaro Andres Vacacela Guerrero in the main event of OFC 4. His professional career took off with an impressive win by dispatching Guerrero in the very first round via TKO. Guerrero again fought Morales on March 24, 2018, at OFC 5, but the result remained the same as their first fight as Morales defeated him by first-round TKO.
Michael Morales compiled a professional record of 12 consecutive victories before competing in Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 5, Week 4, where he locked horns with Nikolay Veretinnikov. Morales won the fight via a unanimous decision. He made his promotional debut for the promotion on January 23, 2022, against Trevin Giles at UFC 270. He made quick work of Giles by beating him via KO/TKO in the first round.
What is the UFC record of Michael Morales?
Michael Morales has a record of 3 wins and 0 losses in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He has faced three opponents in the promotion ever since his debut and has maintained an unblemished record by winning all three fights in the UFC. He defeated Trevin Giles, Adam Fugitt, and Max Griffin in succession while competing in the UFC.
Professional MMA record of Michael Morales
Michael Morales has a professional mixed martial arts record of 15 wins and 0 losses. He has finished 11 of his 15 opponents and won 3 fights by decision and 1 by submission. He is scheduled to face Jake Matthews at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig on November 18, 2023, in his upcoming bout. Morales will enter the octagon with an unblemished professional record of 15 wins and 0 losses. He will eye securing a win over Matthews to propel forward in the welterweight division’s rankings at the UFC.
FAQs
A. He has a UFC record of 3 wins and 0 losses.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 15 wins and 0 losses.
A. He is 24 years old.
A. No, he is yet to lose a fight.
A. He has won 11 of his bouts via finishes.