#3 Welterweight

Michael Morales

W18

19-0-0

0Elite

/Welterweight/Age 26/Orthodox/6' 0"/79″ reach/170 lbs

Win %

100%

SLpM

5.7

Str Acc

49%

Str Def

53%

TD Avg

1.0

TD Def

89%

Sub Avg

0.0

Finish

84%

At a Glance

5.7

SLpM

top 8%

49%

Str Acc

above average

1.0

TD Avg

below average

84%

Finish %

top 1%

53%

Str Def

median

Michael Morales is a orthodox Welterweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 19-0-0, the fighter boasts a 100% win rate across 19 pro contests, with a 84% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include high-output striking at 5.68 significant strikes per minute, elite 89% takedown defense, and a 79" reach that creates a clear distance advantage.

Career Arc

20 fightspeak +19 · current +19

Skill Profile

Fighter

UFC Avg

0Elite

IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc

Str Def

TD Acc

TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min

5.68+2.26 vs avg

0avg 3.49

Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min

3.26+0.08 vs avg

0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min

1.04-0.48 vs avg

0avg 1.56

Submissions / 15 Min

0.00-0.40 vs avg

0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.26)Landed (5.68)

+2.42

Wins by Method

84%Finish

KO/TKO1579%

Submission15%

Decision316%

19 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (19)

15 KO

1 SUB

3 DEC

Losses (0)

Recent Form (Last 5)

Dec

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

11/30(37%)

26/58(45%)

16/48(33%)

Landed

Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position

95%

Distance: 131Clinch: 6Ground: 1

Target

60%

27%

Head: 83Body: 18Leg: 37

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight

0.1

Avg Control / Fight

0:14

TD Success Rate

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision

3 of 20

KO/TKO Losses

Avg Fight Duration

1.6 rounds

Post-Loss Record

0-0

Fight History7 UFC + 13 pre-UFC

20 fights19W

Result	Opponent	Event	Date	Method	Rd	Time
W	Sean Brady	UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev	Nov 15, 2025	KKO/TKO Punches	1	3:27
WIN Method KO/TKO Punches Round 1 of 3 Time 3:27 Division Welterweight UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev 2025-11-15 Compare fighters →
W	Gilbert Burns	UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales	May 17, 2025	KKO/TKO Punches	1	3:39
W	Neil Magny	UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho	Aug 24, 2024	KKO/TKO Punches	1	4:39
W	Jake Matthews	UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig	Nov 18, 2023	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Max Griffin	UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov	Jul 1, 2023	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Adam Fugitt	UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2	Jul 30, 2022	KKO/TKO Punch	3	1:09
W	Trevin Giles	UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane	Jan 22, 2022	KKO/TKO Punches	1	4:06
W	Miguel Arizmendi	OneUWC 26: There Can Only Be One	Apr 30, 2021	KTKO	2	4:02
W	Ricardo Centeno	EMMAEMMA 17: Centeno vs. Morales	Oct 3, 2020	KTKO	1	4:15
W	Daniel Bastidas	EMMAEMMA 16: Centeno vs. Cisnero	Aug 1, 2020	KTKO	1	2:01
W	Mario Navarrete	Barbarian&#Barbarian's 5	Feb 12, 2020	KTKO	2	2:45
W	Gregoris Cisneros	Barbarian&#Barbarian's 4	Dec 14, 2019	SSUB	1	1:58
W	Erick Zambrano	Pasaje CombatPasaje Combat 1	Nov 9, 2019	KTKO	1	1:55
W	Mathias Salazar	Manaba Top TeamManaba Top Team 2	Sep 6, 2019	KTKO	1	1:40
W	Oscar Ravello	FFCFFC 39: Bananada vs. Zarauz 2	Jul 17, 2019	KTKO	2	5:00
W	Leonardo Blasco	Troncal FCTroncal FC 2	Dec 8, 2018	DDEC		Unanimous
W	Alvaro Vacacela	Oro FCOro FC 5	Mar 24, 2018	KTKO	1	5:00
W	Alvaro Vacacela	OFCOFC 4	Aug 19, 2017	KTKO	2	3:15
?	Ricardo Centeno	Ultima Pelea SeasonUltima Pelea Season 2	Jul 9, 2017	SSUB	1	0:36
W	Christian Arroyo	Ultima Pelea SeasonUltima Pelea Season 2	May 20, 2017	KTKO	2	2:42