Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC Fight Night: Pettis vs Moreno
Flyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Joseph Morales
United StatesJoseph Morales
“Bopo”
15-2-0
RESULT

Joseph Morales def. Robert Sanchez (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 3:56
Robert Sanchez
United StatesRobert 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

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 50%50% Robert Sanchez

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

15-2-0
Record
8-2-0
1500
Elo rating
1500
2
Win Streak
0
31
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 · 3-2
  • W
    Matt Schnell
    UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs BrownSat, Nov 8, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 2:54 · Flyweight
  • W
    Alibi Idiris
    UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev: Du Plessis vs ChimaevSat, Aug 16, 2025
    Submission · R2 · 3:04 · Ultimate Fighter 33 Flyweight
  • L
    Eric Shelton
    UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs RodriguezSun, Nov 11, 2018
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • L
    Deiveson Figueiredo
    UFC Fight Night: Machida vs AndersSun, Feb 4, 2018
    TKO · R2 · 4:34 · Flyweight
  • W
    Robert Sanchez
    UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs MorenoSun, Aug 6, 2017
    Submission · R1 · 3:56 · Flyweight
Robert Sanchez · 1-2
  • L
    Jarred Brooks
    UFC 228: Woodley vs TillSat, Sep 8, 2018
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    Joby Sanchez
    UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs MedeirosSun, Feb 18, 2018
    Submission · R1 · 1:50 · Flyweight
  • L
    Joseph Morales
    UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs MorenoSun, Aug 6, 2017
    Submission · R1 · 3:56 · 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%