Best fights of Joseph Morales
Over 11 years as a professional, Joseph Morales has compiled a 14-2 (10) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Joseph Morales submits Alibi Idiris
On August 16, 2025 Joseph Morales fought Alibi Idiris for the vacant The Ultimate Fighter 33 Tournament flyweight title. Morales was 30 years old with a record of 12-2, and Idiris was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was on a 3-fight winning streak. Morales submitted Alibi Idiris via triangle choke in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
2. Joseph Morales loses to Eric Shelton via split decision
On November 10, 2018 Joseph Morales faced Eric Shelton in a flyweight bout. Morales was 24 years old with a record of 9-1, and Shelton was 27 with a record of 11-5. Both Morales and Shelton were coming off a loss. Morales lost via split decision. Went the distance with Shelton.
3. Joseph Morales submits Roberto Sanchez
On August 5, 2017 Joseph Morales faced Roberto Sanchez in a flyweight bout. Morales was 22 years old with a record of 8-0, and Sanchez was 31 with a record of 7-0. Morales was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Sanchez was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Morales submitted Roberto Sanchez via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
4. Joseph Morales KOs Roque Reyes
On February 28, 2015 Joseph Morales faced Roque Reyes in a bantamweight bout. Morales was 20 years old with a record of 1-0, and Reyes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was coming off a win. Morales stopped Roque Reyes via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Joseph Morales submits Gerald Bailey in their 2nd fight
On August 27, 2016 Joseph Morales faced Gerald Bailey in a bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Morales was 22 years old with a record of 5-0, and Bailey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Morales submitted Gerald Bailey via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
6. Joseph Morales submits Sammy Saunders
On March 26, 2016 Joseph Morales faced Sammy Saunders in a bantamweight bout. Morales was 21 years old with a record of 4-0, and Saunders was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Morales submitted Sammy Saunders via triangle choke in the 1st round.
7. Joseph Morales submits Gerald Bailey
On August 29, 2015 Joseph Morales faced Gerald Bailey in a bantamweight bout. Morales was 21 years old with a record of 3-0, and Bailey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Morales submitted Gerald Bailey via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. Joseph Morales KOs Sean Santella
On March 25, 2017 Joseph Morales faced Sean Santella in a flyweight bout. Morales was 22 years old with a record of 7-0, and Santella was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Morales stopped Sean Santella via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Joseph Morales submits Benji Gomez
On May 30, 2015 Joseph Morales faced Benji Gomez in a bantamweight bout. Morales was 20 years old with a record of 2-0, and Gomez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Morales submitted Benji Gomez via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
10. Joseph Morales submits Matt Schnell
On November 8, 2025 Joseph Morales faced Matt Schnell in a flyweight bout. Morales was 31 years old with a record of 13-2, and Schnell was 35 with a record of 17-9. Morales was on a 4-fight winning streak and Schnell was coming off a win. Morales submitted Matt Schnell via guillotine choke in the 1st round.