Alex Morono
Introduction
Alex Morono (born August 16, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently fights as a Welterweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2010, Morono has also fought for Legacy Fighting Championship.
Mixed martial arts career
In 2010, Morono began competing in Legacy Fighting Championship amateur series, amassing a record of 2-0.
Later that same year, Morono made his professional MMA debut, winning in twenty-one seconds of the first round by armbar.
On December 4, 2015, Morono won the Legacy Fighting Championship Welterweight Championship with a first-round guillotine choke over Derrik Krantz.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Morono stepped in on just over a week's notice to face Kyle Noke replacing an injured Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 195. Morono was awarded a split decision victory.
Morono was expected to face James Moontasri on October 15, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 97. However, the promotion announced on October 6 that they had cancelled the event entirely. In turn, the pairing was quickly rescheduled and eventually took place on December 17, 2016 at UFC on Fox 22. Morono won the fight by unanimous decision.
Morono is expected to face Sheldon Westcott on February 4, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 104.
Championships and achievements
- Legacy Fighting Championship
- LFC Welterweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 17 matches | 14 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 1 |
| By submission | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 13–3 | James Moontasri | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson | December 17, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Win | 12–3 | Kyle Noke | Decision (split) | UFC 195 | January 2, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 11–3 | Derrick Krantz | Submission (guillotine choke) | Legacy FC 49 | December 4, 2015 | 1 | 4:29 | Bossier City, Louisiana, United States | Won the LFC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 10–3 | Valdir Araújo | KO (punch) | Legacy FC 44 | August 28, 2015 | 3 | 2:18 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 9–3 | Marcus Andrusia | TKO (punches and elbows) | Legacy FC 42 | June 26, 2015 | 1 | 3:18 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Rashid Abdullah | Submission (triangle choke) | Fury Fighting 4 | February 13, 2015 | 1 | 1:36 | Humble, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 7–3 | Larry Hopkins | TKO (punches) | Fury Fighting 2 | October 24, 2014 | 1 | 0:44 | Humble, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 6–3 | Diego Henrique da Silva | TKO (punches) | Legacy FC 31 | June 13, 2014 | 1 | 1:55 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 6–2 | Rashid Abdullah | DQ (illegal bite) | Texas City Throwdown 1 | March 14, 2014 | 3 | 0:10 | Texas City, Texas, United States | Abdullah bit Morono's chest |
| Loss | 5–2 | Rob Wood | Decision (split) | Fury Fighting 1 | November 1, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Humble, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Brandon Farran | Submission (armbar) | Legacy FC 18 | March 1, 2013 | 1 | 1:16 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Rashon Lewis | TKO (punches) | Legacy FC 10 | February 21, 2012 | 1 | 4:02 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Evert Gutierrez | Decision (unanimous) | Legacy FC 8 | September 16, 2011 | 3 | 3:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Jeff Rexroad | Decision (split) | Legacy FC 6 | April 9, 2011 | 3 | 3:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Mark Garcia | Submission (armbar) | Legacy FC 5 | January 29, 2011 | 1 | 0:41 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jose Castro | Submission (armbar) | Triple A - Promotions | December 2, 2010 | 1 | 0:21 | Laredo, Texas, United States |