Best fights of Omar Morales
Over 11 years as a professional, Omar Morales has compiled a 11-4 (7) record, fighting across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Omar Morales defeats Gabriel Benítez
On May 13, 2020 Omar Morales faced Gabriel Benítez in a lightweight bout. Morales was 34 years old with a record of 9-0, and Benítez was 31 with a record of 21-7. Morales was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak, while Benítez was coming off a loss. Morales won via unanimous decision.
2. Omar Morales defeats Shane Young
On March 27, 2021 Omar Morales faced Shane Young in a featherweight bout. Morales was 35 years old with a record of 10-1, and Young was 27 with a record of 13-5. Both Morales and Young were coming off a loss. Morales won via unanimous decision.
3. Omar Morales submits Jhan Zuniga
On February 20, 2016 Omar Morales faced Jhan Zuniga. Morales was 30 years old with a record of 5-0, and Zuniga was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Morales submitted Jhan Zuniga via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
4. Omar Morales KOs Troy Nawrocki in 58 seconds
On August 17, 2018 Omar Morales faced Troy Nawrocki. Morales was 32 years old with a record of 6-0, and Nawrocki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Morales stopped Troy Nawrocki via KO in the 1st round.
5. Omar Morales submits Wilmer Gonzalez
On October 27, 2012 Omar Morales faced Wilmer Gonzalez. Morales was 27 years old with a record of 2-0, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Morales submitted Wilmer Gonzalez via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
6. Omar Morales submits Stefan Werleman in 49 seconds
On September 26, 2014 Omar Morales faced Stefan Werleman. Morales was 28 years old with a record of 3-0, and Werleman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Morales submitted Stefan Werleman via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Omar Morales submits Jesus Rodriguez
On August 18, 2012 Omar Morales faced Jesus Rodriguez. Morales was 26 years old with a record of 1-0, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was coming off a win. Morales submitted Jesus Rodriguez via armbar in the 1st round.
8. Omar Morales submits Angel Brito
On November 26, 2011 Omar Morales faced Angel Brito. Morales was 26 years old with a record of 0-0, and Brito was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales submitted Angel Brito via submission in the 1st round.
9. Omar Morales KOs Harvey Park
On August 6, 2019 Omar Morales faced Harvey Park. Morales was 33 years old with a record of 7-0, and Park was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Morales stopped Harvey Park via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Omar Morales loses to Giga Chikadze via unanimous decision
On October 11, 2020 Omar Morales faced Giga Chikadze in a lightweight bout. Morales was 34 years old with a record of 10-0, and Chikadze was 32 with a record of 10-2. Morales was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Chikadze was on a 5-fight winning streak. Morales lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Chikadze.