Fighters » Joseph Morales
Joseph Morales is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC’s Flyweight division. A skilled grappler from Team Alpha Male, he is a former winner of The Ultimate Fighter tournament and has made a successful return to the UFC .
Here is a brief overview of his fighter profile:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Bopo |
| Team | Team Alpha Male |
| Fighting Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Stance | Switch |
Notable Fights
- Winning The Ultimate Fighter 33 (vs. Alibi Idiris): Morales secured his return to the UFC by winning the TUF 33 flyweight tournament, defeating Alibi Idiris via a second-round triangle choke submission at UFC 319 in August 2025 .
- First-Round UFC Comeback (vs. Matt Schnell): In his first official fight back on the UFC roster in November 2025, Morales made a strong statement by submitting seasoned veteran Matt Schnell with a guillotine choke in the first round .
- UFC Debut (vs. Roberto Sanchez): Morales had a spectacular promotional debut in August 2017, submitting Roberto Sanchez in the first round with a rear-naked choke, a performance that earned him a “Performance of the Night” bonus .
- First UFC Setback (vs. Deiveson Figueiredo): Morales suffered his first professional loss to future UFC champion Deiveson Figueiredo, who won via second-round TKO in February 2018 .
Joseph Morales has demonstrated impressive resilience by fighting his way back to the UFC’s premier stage. With his strong grappling skills and renewed focus, he is a fighter to watch in the flyweight division .
