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Joseph Morales

"Bopo"
14-3-0★ 1bonusUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 6-0-1
14-3-0 · 10 finishes · Full stats →
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CAREER SUMMARY

Joseph Morales holds a professional MMA record of 14-3-0. Joseph Morales has won 14 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Joseph Morales lands 2.75 significant strikes per minute with 39% accuracy and averages 1.10 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: September 12, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'6"168 cm
Weight
125 lbs57 kg
Reach
69"175 cm
Stance
Switch
DOB
1994-08-22
Age
32
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Fresno, California

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJPankration
  • 2025Champion · Tuf · flyweight
  • 2023A1 Combat Flyweight Championship · A1 Combat
  • 2016GKO Flyweight Championship · Global Knockout (GKO)
  • Champion · Pankration World Youth · youth
  • Champion · Pankration Nationals · youth
  • Black belt · BJJ
  • Amateur MMA 7-0-1 · Record
  • AGE 10Started in MMA

Camp

  • Team Alpha Male · Sacramento, California, US
  • Urijah Faber's Ultimate Fitness · Sacramento, California, US

Coaches

  • Urijah Faber · Mentor

Training partners

  • Joseph Benavidez

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (107 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Submission Threat
99 · best in division
Punch power96
Kick power71
Punch speed59
Kick speed74
Accuracy49
Takedowns83
Ground striking94
Submissions99
Chin66
Body strength61
Cardio82

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 3-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.75per min
39% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.72per min
60% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.10per 15 min
26% success
Takedowns stuffed23%
Submission attempts2.2per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Joseph Morales sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Joseph Morales has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ POTN ×1
  1. ★ POTNvs Robert Sanchez · UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs MorenoAug 5, 2017

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Joseph Morales earns per fight.

Joseph Morales's salary & career earnings →

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Brandon Moreno
    UFCNoche UFC: Silva vs Delgado· Sep 12, 2026· Flyweight
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Matt Schnell
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs Brown· Nov 8, 2025· Flyweight· 14-2 vs 17-10
    SUB
    R1 · 2:54
  3. WIN
    vs Alibi Idiris×1Title bout · Title win #1
    UFCUFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev: Du Plessis vs Chimaev· Aug 16, 2025· Ultimate Fighter 33 Flyweight· 13-2 vs 10-1
    SUB
    R2 · 3:04
  4. WIN
    vs Anthony Do×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 8· Feb 3, 2023· Flyweight· 12-2 vs 8-6
    SUB
    R3 · 4:46
  5. WIN
    vs Sidemar Honorio
    Cage Warriors 133· Mar 4, 2022· Flyweight· 11-2 vs 13-8
    SD
  6. WIN
    vs Kevin Wirth
    Cage Warriors 126· Aug 1, 2021· Flyweight· 10-2 vs 8-3
    UD
  7. LOSS
    vs Eric Shelton
    UFCUFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs Rodriguez· Nov 10, 2018· Flyweight· 9-2 vs 12-5
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. LOSS
    vs Deiveson Figueiredo
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Anders· Feb 4, 2018· Flyweight· 9-1 vs 14-0
    TKO
    R2 · 4:34
  9. WIN
    vs Robert Sanchez
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Pettis vs Moreno· Aug 5, 2017· Flyweight· 9-0 vs 7-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:56
    POTN
  10. WIN
    vs Sean Santella
    CFFC 64· Mar 25, 2017· Flyweight· 8-0 vs 16-6-1
    TKO
    R2 · 3:24
  11. WIN
    vs Josh Paiva
    GKO 8· Nov 19, 2016· Flyweight· 7-0 vs 8-2
    UD
  12. WIN
    vs Gerald Bailey
    GKO 7· Aug 27, 2016· Bantamweight· 6-0 vs 2-4
    SUB
    R1 · 3:48
  13. WIN
    vs Sammy Saunders
    GKO 6· Mar 26, 2016· Flyweight· 5-0 vs 3-5
    SUB
    R1 · 3:50
  14. WIN
    vs Gerald Bailey
    GKO 4· Aug 29, 2015· Flyweight· 4-0 vs 2-3
    SUB
    R1 · 2:30
  15. WIN
    vs Benji Gomez
    West Coast FC 14· May 30, 2015· Flyweight· 3-0 vs 4-4
    SUB
    R2 · 2:26
  16. WIN
    vs Roque Reyes
    West Coast FC 13· Feb 28, 2015· Bantamweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:43
  17. WIN
    vs Christian Espinosa
    WSOF 16: Palhares vs. Fitch· Dec 13, 2014· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 2-1
    UD

Official UFC Ranking

Joseph Morales's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#14 Flyweight
First ranked
Apr 1, 2019
Times ranked
5

Flyweight

#1#5#10#152020202220242026Apr 1, 2019 · #15May 13, 2019 · #15Nov 11, 2025 · #15Nov 18, 2025 · #14Feb 24, 2026 · #15#15

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1683▼8
Peak
1771Aug 6, 2017
Rated fights
17
150016001700201520172019202120232025Dec 13, 2014 · 1544Feb 28, 2015 · 1579May 30, 2015 · 1615Aug 29, 2015 · 1642Mar 26, 2016 · 1667Aug 27, 2016 · 1686Nov 19, 2016 · 1703Mar 25, 2017 · 1734Aug 6, 2017 · 1771Feb 4, 2018 · 1737Nov 11, 2018 · 1723Aug 1, 2021 · 1639Mar 4, 2022 · 1648Feb 3, 2023 · 1675Aug 17, 2025 · 1656Nov 9, 2025 · 1691Sep 12, 2026 · 16831683

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Frequently asked questions

When does Joseph Morales fight next?

Joseph Morales has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Joseph Morales's record?

Joseph Morales's professional MMA record is 14-3-0.

Who is Joseph Morales fighting next?

Joseph Morales's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Joseph Morales fight last?

Joseph Morales most recently fought Brandon Moreno at Noche UFC: Silva vs Delgado on Saturday, September 12, 2026, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does Joseph Morales fight in?

Joseph Morales fights at Flyweight.

How many knockouts does Joseph Morales have?

Joseph Morales has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Joseph Morales won?

Joseph Morales has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Joseph Morales?

Joseph Morales is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Joseph Morales weigh?

Joseph Morales weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Joseph Morales's reach?

Joseph Morales has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is Joseph Morales?

Joseph Morales is 32 years old (born Aug 22, 1994).

Where is Joseph Morales from?

Joseph Morales is from United States.