JOSEPH MORALES

Hailing from the United States, Joseph Morales competes as a flyweight fighter representing Team Alpha Male. He initially built his reputation through regional competition before earning his place within the UFC roster. Following a period away from the organization, he returned to the spotlight by winning The Ultimate Fighter 33 tournament in 2025. His tactical approach focuses primarily on grappling, which has allowed him to secure various victories by way of submission.

Morales arrives at this event holding a professional record of fourteen wins and two losses. He maintains a streak of five consecutive victories leading up to this matchup. His most recent performance in November 2025 resulted in a submission win against Matt Schnell. Prior to that, he defeated Alibi Idiris and Anthony Do using triangle chokes. Earlier, he secured decision wins over Sidemar Honorio and Kevin Wirth.