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Tale of the Tape
Age
31
Height
5' 6"
Reach
68"
Stance
Switch
Country
USA
Key Stats
83%
Win Rate
67%
Finish Rate
2
KO/TKO Wins
8
Submission Wins
2
Title Fight Wins
18
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Joseph Morales, better known as "Bopo", brings a 15-2 record into every walk to the cage — and in a division as crowded as flyweight, every single win matters.
A submission threat first and always — 8 taps forced in 15 wins. Every exchange on the mat carries a trap door.
The form line is loud: 5 straight wins, the latest over Matt Schnell (Submission (Guillotine Choke) R1). Momentum like that forces the division's hand.
Next up: Brandon Moreno at Noche UFC on September 13, 2026. Circle the date.
Recent Fights
Brandon Moreno
Decision · Sep 12, 2026
Matt Schnell
Submission (Guillotine Choke) R1 · Nov 9, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown
Alibi Idiris
Submission (Triangle Choke) R2 · Aug 16, 2025
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev
Imanol Rodriguez
Decision - Split · Aug 2, 2025
The Ultimate Fighter 33 Semifinal: Cormier vs. Sonnen
Anthony Do
Submission (Triangle Choke) R3 · Feb 3, 2023
Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 8
Latest / Joseph Morales News
Morales vs Prates: Undefeated Streak Meets Pure Knockout Power for Interim Gold
Michael Morales (19-0) and Carlos Prates (24-7) collide for the interim welterweight title at UFC 336 on January 30 in Toronto.
Oct 24, 2026
Colby Covington Says Carlos Prates Is Makhachev's Easiest Fight Yet
Covington reckons the 24-7 striker has 'no chance' against a champion with 13 career submissions. He's far less sure about unbeaten Michael Morales.
Oct 8, 2026
Rakhmonov Teases 19-0 vs 19-0 Showdown With Michael Morales
Two unbeaten welterweights, 38 wins and zero losses between them. Rakhmonov hasn't fought since December 2024 — and he likes what Morales is selling.
Oct 6, 2026