Michael Morales
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CAREER SUMMARY
Michael Morales holds a professional MMA record of 19-0-0. Michael Morales has 21 professional MMA bouts on record. Michael Morales has won 20 fights: 15 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 5 by decision. In the UFC, Michael Morales lands 6.25 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 0.26 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: November 15, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'0"183 cm
- Weight
- 170 lbs77 kg
- Reach
- 79"201 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1999-06-24
- Age
- 27
- Nationality
- Ecuador
- Birthplace
- Pasaje, Ecuador
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Entram Gym · Ecuador
Fight DNA
Knockout ArtistUFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Michael Morales sits in the top 25.
- #2 Best striking differential, Welterweight2.42
- #5 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Welterweight1.5
- #6 Strikes landed per minute, Welterweight5.68
- #7 Longest win streak, Welterweight8
- #16 Most knockouts, Welterweight5
- #17 Most knockdowns in a round, Welterweight2
- #22 Most knockdowns, Welterweight7
- #22 Most knockdowns in a round, Welterweight2
Bonus résumé
Michael Morales has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.
- ★ POTNvs Sean Brady · VeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs MakhachevNov 15, 2025
- ★ POTNvs Gilbert Burns · UFC Fight Night: Burns vs MoralesMay 17, 2025
- ★ POTNvs Neil Magny · UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs BorralhoAug 24, 2024
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Michael Morales earns per fight.
Career history
- WINvs Sean BradyUFCVeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev· Nov 15, 2025· Welterweight· 19-0 vs 18-2POTNTKOR1 · 3:27
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Burns vs Morales· May 17, 2025· Welterweight· 18-0 vs 22-9POTNTKOR1 · 3:39
- WINvs Neil MagnyUFCUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Borralho· Aug 24, 2024· Welterweight· 17-0 vs 29-12POTNTKOR1 · 4:39
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Allen vs Craig· Nov 18, 2023· Welterweight· 16-0 vs 19-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Max GriffinUFCUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Magomedov· Jul 1, 2023· Welterweight· 15-0 vs 19-10UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Adam FugittUFCUFC 277: Peña vs Nunes· Jul 30, 2022· Welterweight· 14-0 vs 8-3TKOR3 · 1:09
- WINvs Trevin GilesUFCUFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane· Jan 22, 2022· Welterweight· 13-0 vs 14-4TKOR1 · 4:06
- WINUFCDana White's Contender Series 40· Sep 21, 2021· Welterweight· 12-0 vs 9-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Miguel ArizmendiUWC 26: There Can Only Be One· Apr 30, 2021· Welterweight· 11-0 vs 8-6TKOR2 · 4:02
- WINvs Ricardo Centeno×1Title bout · Title win #1EMMA 17: Centeno vs. Morales· Oct 3, 2020· Welterweight· 10-0 vs 6-6TKOR1 · 4:15
- WINvs Daniel BastidasEMMA 16: Centeno vs. Cisnero· Aug 1, 2020· Welterweight· 9-0 vs 2-1TKOR1 · 2:01
- WINvs Mario NavarreteBarbarian's 5· Feb 12, 2020· Welterweight· 8-0 vs 2-4TKOR2 · 2:45
- WINBarbarian's 4· Dec 14, 2019· Welterweight· 7-0 vs 0-1-R1 · 1:58
- WINvs Erick ZambranoPasaje Combat 1· Nov 9, 2019· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 1-3TKOR1 · 1:55
- WINvs Mathias SalazarManaba Top Team 2· Sep 6, 2019· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 1:40
- WINvs Oscar RavelloFFC 39: Bananada vs. Zarauz 2· Jul 17, 2019· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 3-2TKOR2 · 5:00
- WINvs Leonardo BlascoTroncal FC 2· Dec 8, 2018· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 3-2UD
- WINvs Alvaro Vacacela×1Title bout · Title win #1Oro FC 5· Mar 24, 2018· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 2-4TKOR1 · 5:00
- WINvs Alvaro VacacelaOFC 4· Aug 19, 2017· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 1-3TKOR2 · 3:15
- LOSSvs Ricardo CentenoUltima Pelea Season 2· Jul 9, 2017· Welterweight· 1-1-R1 · 0:36
- WINvs Christian ArroyoUltima Pelea Season 2· May 20, 2017· Welterweight· 1-0TKOR2 · 2:42
Official UFC Ranking
Michael Morales's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- #3 Welterweight
- Meta rank
- #3 Welterweight
- Peak
- #3 Welterweight
- First ranked
- Aug 27, 2024
- Times ranked
- 90
Welterweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1896▲17
- Peak
- 1896Nov 16, 2025
- Rated fights
- 21
Frequently asked questions
When does Michael Morales fight next?
Michael Morales has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Michael Morales's record?
Michael Morales's professional MMA record is 19-0-0.
Who is Michael Morales fighting next?
Michael Morales's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Michael Morales fight last?
Michael Morales most recently fought Sean Brady at VeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev on Saturday, November 15, 2025, WIN (TKO).
What weight class does Michael Morales fight in?
Michael Morales fights at Welterweight.
Is Michael Morales ranked in the UFC?
Michael Morales is currently ranked #3 in the UFC Welterweight division.
How many knockouts does Michael Morales have?
Michael Morales has 15 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Michael Morales won?
Michael Morales has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Michael Morales?
Michael Morales is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.
How much does Michael Morales weigh?
Michael Morales weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).
What is Michael Morales's reach?
Michael Morales has a reach of 79" (201 cm).
How old is Michael Morales?
Michael Morales is 27 years old (born Jun 24, 1999).
Where is Michael Morales from?
Michael Morales is from Ecuador.