Albert Morales
Introduction
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.
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 Israel 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. The fight was scored a majority draw.
Morales next faced Thomas Almeida on November 19, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 100. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 8 matches | 6 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 2 | 1 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| 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 Israel | 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 |