Albert Morales

Albert Morales
Born Albert Morales
(1991-05-25) May 25, 1991
Los Angeles, California, United States
Other names The Warrior
Residence Granada Hills, California
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight
Reach 72.0 in (183 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Reseda, California
Team Carlson Gracie Southbay/The movement Gym
Rank Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under André "Alemão" Vanconcellos[1]
Years active 2015-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 8
Wins 6
By knockout 2
By submission 3
By decision 1
Losses 1
By knockout 1
Draws 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Albert Morales (born May 25, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist, who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He currently competes in the bantamweight division.

Background

Born and raised in Southern California, Morales began training in mixed martial arts in 2013 at the age of 21. He turned to a strict training regimen in hopes of overcoming a checkered background and criminal ways.[2]

Morales is a lifelong dedicated fan of gaming and regularly streams and plays fps games.

Mixed martial arts career

After four amateur fights, Morales made his professional debut in January 2015. He compiled an undefeated record of 6 - 0 on the regional scene in Southern California, including two stoppage victories for Bellator MMA and a decision win World Series of Fighting. He signed with the UFC on the heels of a first round finish of Mario Isreal at RFA 38 in June of 2016.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Morales made his promotional debut on September 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 94 where he was tabbed as a short notice replacement for Manvel Gamburyan to face Alejandro Pérez.[3] The fight was scored a majority draw.[4]

Morales next faced Thomas Almeida on November 19, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 100.[5] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[6]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 6–1–1 Thomas Almeida TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2 November 19, 2016 2 1:37 São Paulo, Brazil
Draw 6–0–1 Alejandro Pérez Draw (majority) UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson September 17, 2016 3 5:00 Hidalgo, Texas, United States Pérez was deducted 1 point due to hitting Morales after the end of round 2.
Win 6–0 Mario Isreal KO (punch) RFA 38 June 3, 2016 1 0:20 Costa Mesa, California, United States
Win 5–0 Anthony Paredes Decision (unanimous) WSOF 28 February 20, 2016 3 5:00 Garden Grove, California, United States
Win 4–0 Kurt Weinrich Submission (triangle choke) WFC 16 January 23, 2016 1 2:31 Sacramento, California, United States
Win 3–0 David Suruy Submission (triangle choke) BAMMA USA 17 October 2, 2015 1 0:59 Commerce, California, United States
Win 2–0 John Yoo TKO (punches) Bellator 137 May 15, 2015 3 1:37 Temecula, California, United States
Win 1–0 Fabian Gonzalez Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 132 January 16, 2015 2 3:12 Temecula, California, United States

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Albert Morales - Official UFC Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  2. Thomas Gerbasi (2016-09-15). "Morales saved by MMA, hoping for new life in UFC". ufc.com. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
  3. Staff (2016-08-17). "Albert Morales replaces Manny Gamburyan at UFC Fight Night 94 in Texas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
  4. Ben Fowlkes (2016-09-17). "UFC Fight Night 94 results: Albert Morales and Alejandro Perez battle to bizarre majority draw". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-09-17.
  5. Dave Doyle (2016-10-18). "Thomas Almeida vs. Albert Morales set for UFC Fight Night 100". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  6. Brent Brookhouse (2016-11-19). "UFC Fight Night 100 results: Thomas Almeida crushes Albert Morales for second-round TKO". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-11-19.
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