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FlyweightPerformance of the Night3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Joseph Morales
Bopo
15-2-0
RESULT

Joseph Morales def. Robert Sanchez (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 3:56
Robert Sanchez
Littlefury
8-2-0
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Mexico City Arena, Mexico City, Mexico

Joseph Morales defeated Robert Sanchez by Submission in round 1 (3:56) in the Flyweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs Moreno, held Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Mexico City Arena, Mexico City.

Fight stats

Joseph Morales
Robert Sanchez
1
Knockdowns
0
12 of 22
Significant strikes
2 of 6
55%
Sig. strike accuracy
33%
15 of 26
Total strikes
12 of 19
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 1
-
Takedown accuracy
100%
1
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
1:01
Control time
2:22
Significant strikes by target
12 of 22
Head
2 of 5
0 of 0
Body
0 of 1
0 of 0
Leg
0 of 0
1 of 4
Distance
1 of 3
1 of 2
Clinch
0 of 0
10 of 16
Ground
1 of 3

By round

ROUND 1
1
KD
0
12 of 22
Sig. str.
2 of 6
15 of 26
Total str.
12 of 19
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 1
1
Sub. att
0
1:01
Ctrl
2:22

Betting Odds

Joseph Morales
-104
51% implied win probability
Open: +115Best: +102
Robert Sanchez
-120
55% implied win probability
Open: -143Best: -115

Average moneyline across 6 sportsbooks.

SportsbookJoseph MoralesRobert Sanchez
BetOnline+100-120
Bookmaker-105-125
Bovada-105-125
Pinnacle+102-115
sports-interaction-110-115
unibet-106-118

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Joseph Morales vs Robert Sanchez?

Joseph Morales defeated Robert Sanchez by Submission in round 1 (3:56) in the Flyweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs Moreno, held Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Mexico City Arena, Mexico City.

Referee
Bladimir Puga
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Joseph Morales 47%53% Robert Sanchez

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

15-2-0
Record
8-2-0
1735
Power Index rating
1755
2
Win Streak
0
32
Age
40
5'6"
168 cm
Height
5'6"
168 cm
69"
175 cm
Reach
66"
168 cm
Switch
Stance
Orthodox
Flyweight
Weight Class
Flyweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

2.00
SLpM
0.96
40%
Str. Acc.
40%
2.05
SApM
1.78
57%
Str. Def.
46%

Grappling Profile

1.14
TD Avg.
3.61
42%
TD Acc.
62%
26%
TD Def.
50%
3.00
Sub. Avg.
0.70

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Joseph Morales · 5-0
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs Brown · Nov 8, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 2:54 · Flyweight
  • W
    UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev: Du Plessis vs Chimaev · Aug 16, 2025
    Submission · R2 · 3:04 · Ultimate Fighter 33 Flyweight
  • W
    The Ultimate Fighter 33 · Mar 12, 2025
    Split Decision · Flyweight
  • W
    The Ultimate Fighter 33 · Feb 19, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 2:26 · Flyweight
  • W
    Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 8 · Feb 3, 2023
    Submission · R3 · 4:46 · Flyweight
Robert Sanchez · 3-2
  • L
    UFC 228: Woodley vs Till · Sep 8, 2018
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Medeiros · Feb 18, 2018
    Submission · R1 · 1:50 · Flyweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs Moreno · Aug 6, 2017
    Submission · R1 · 3:56 · Flyweight
  • W
    LFA 14: Allen vs. Anders · Jun 23, 2017
    Submission · R3 · 3:41 · Flyweight
  • W
    LFA 7: Sanchez vs. Mai · Mar 24, 2017
    Submission · R2 · 2:08 · Flyweight

Career Averages

Based on 5 fights · 3 fights
15.8
Avg sig. strikes
6.7
0.60
Avg takedowns
1.67
1:20
Avg control time
2:52
29
Career high strikes
16
2
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Joseph Morales
Strike target
Robert Sanchez
63%
Head
65%
29%
Body
30%
8%
Leg
5%
Joseph Morales
Strike position
Robert Sanchez
56%
Distance
30%
14%
Clinch
5%
30%
Ground
65%