Fighter

Joseph Morales

"Bopo"

14-2-0★ 1bonus United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 6-0-1

NEXT FIGHT

vs Brandon Moreno

UFCNoche UFC: Rodriguez vs Silva·Saturday, September 12, 2026

Joseph Morales holds a professional MMA record of 14-2-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 18 bouts on record. Joseph Morales has won 16 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Joseph Morales lands 2.00 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 1.14 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: November 8, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Weight: 125 lbs57 kg
Reach: 69"175 cm
Stance: Switch
DOB: 1994-08-22
Age: 31
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Fresno, California

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

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

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: 15-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.00per min

40% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.05per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.14per 15 min

42% success

Takedowns stuffed26%

Submission attempts3.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

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

★ POTN ×1

★ POTNvs Robert Sanchez · UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs MorenoAug 6, 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 our model's estimate of what Joseph Morales earns per fight.

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Upcoming

UFCNoche UFC: Rodriguez vs SilvaSep 12, 2026
vs Brandon MorenoFlyweight

Career history

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

Career history data via Tapology.

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

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1763▲24
Peak: 1771Aug 6, 2017
Rated fights: 18

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Frequently asked questions

When does Joseph Morales fight next?

Joseph Morales fights Brandon Moreno on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Noche UFC: Rodriguez vs Silva.

What is Joseph Morales's record?

Joseph Morales's professional MMA record is 14-2-0.

Who is Joseph Morales fighting next?

Joseph Morales's next opponent is Brandon Moreno at Noche UFC: Rodriguez vs Silva.

Who did Joseph Morales fight last?

Joseph Morales most recently fought Matt Schnell at UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs Brown on Saturday, November 8, 2025, WIN (Submission).

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 9 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 31 years old (born Aug 22, 1994).

Where is Joseph Morales from?

Joseph Morales is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY