Fighter

Michael Morales

19-0-0#3Welterweight★ 3bonuses Ecuador

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Michael Morales holds a professional MMA record of 19-0-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 21 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 5.68 significant strikes per minute with 49% accuracy and averages 1.04 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

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)

One-Shot Power

99 · best in division

Sniper

98 · top 2% in division

Fast Hands

98 · top 2% in division

Punch power99

Kick power90

Punch speed98

Kick speed88

Accuracy98

Takedowns45

Ground striking94

Submissions42

Chin82

Body strength92

Cardio73

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 19-0-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed5.68per min

49% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.26per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.04per 15 min

41% success

Takedowns stuffed89%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Michael Morales has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ POTN ×3

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 Michael Morales earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Sean Brady
UFCVeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev· Nov 15, 2025· Welterweight· 18-0 vs 18-1
TKO
R1 · 3:27
POTN
WIN
vs Gilbert Burns
UFCUFC Fight Night: Burns vs Morales· May 17, 2025· Welterweight· 17-0 vs 22-8
TKO
R1 · 3:39
POTN
WIN
vs Neil Magny
UFCUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Borralho· Aug 24, 2024· Welterweight· 16-0 vs 29-11
TKO
R1 · 4:39
POTN
WIN
vs Jake Matthews
UFCUFC Fight Night: Allen vs Craig· Nov 18, 2023· Welterweight· 15-0 vs 19-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Max Griffin
UFCUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Magomedov· Jul 1, 2023· Welterweight· 14-0 vs 19-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Adam Fugitt
UFCUFC 277: Peña vs Nunes· Jul 30, 2022· Welterweight· 13-0 vs 8-2
TKO
R3 · 1:09
WIN
vs Trevin Giles
UFCUFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane· Jan 23, 2022· Welterweight· 12-0 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 4:06
WIN
vs Nikolay Veretennikov
Contender Series 2021· Sep 21, 2021· Welterweight· 11-0 vs 9-3
UD
WIN
vs Miguel Arizmendi
UWC 26: There Can Only Be One· Apr 30, 2021· Welterweight· 10-0 vs 8-5
TKO
R2 · 4:02
WIN
vs Ricardo Centeno×2Title bout · Title win #2
EMMA 17: Centeno vs. Morales· Oct 3, 2020· Welterweight· 9-0 vs 6-5
TKO
R1 · 4:15
WIN
vs Daniel Bastidas
EMMA 16: Centeno vs. Cisnero· Aug 1, 2020· Welterweight· 8-0 vs 2-0
TKO
R1 · 2:01
WIN
vs Mario Navarrete
Barbarian's 5· Feb 12, 2020· Welterweight· 7-0 vs 2-3
TKO
R2 · 2:45
WIN
vs Gregoris Cisneros
Barbarian's 4· Dec 14, 2019· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 0-0
-
R1 · 1:58
WIN
vs Erick Zambrano
Pasaje Combat 1· Nov 9, 2019· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 1-2
TKO
R1 · 1:55
WIN
vs Mathias Salazar
Manaba Top Team 2· Sep 6, 2019· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 1:40
WIN
vs Oscar Ravello
FFC 39: Bananada vs. Zarauz 2· Jul 17, 2019· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 3-1
TKO
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Leonardo Blasco
Troncal FC 2· Dec 8, 2018· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 3-1
UD
WIN
vs Alvaro Vacacela×1Title bout · Title win #1
Oro FC 5· Mar 24, 2018· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 2-3
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Alvaro Vacacela
OFC 4· Aug 19, 2017· Welterweight· 0-0 vs 1-2
TKO
R2 · 3:15
LOSS
vs Ricardo Centeno
Ultima Pelea Season 2· Jul 9, 2017· Welterweight· 1-0
-
R1 · 0:36
WIN
vs Christian Arroyo
Ultima Pelea Season 2· May 20, 2017· Welterweight· 0-0
TKO
R2 · 2:42

Career history data via Tapology.

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: 84

Welterweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1890▲18
Peak: 1890Nov 15, 2025
Rated fights: 21

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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.

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