Albert Morales (born May 25, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist, who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's bantamweight division.
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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. Albert Morales is of Belizean descent and proudly waves Belize flag at UFC weigh in events.
Morales is a lifelong dedicated fan of gaming and regularly streams and plays fps games.
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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 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.
Morales faced promotional newcomer Andre Soukhamthath on March 4, 2017 at UFC 209. He won the back-and-forth fight by split decision.
Morales was tabbed as a short notice replacement for Mitch Gagnon to face Brett Johns on July 16, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 113. He lost the bout by unanimous decision.
Morales faced Benito Lopez on December 9, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 123. He lost the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision.
Morales faced promotional newcomer Manny Bermudez on February 24, 2018 at UFC on Fox 28. He lost the fight via submission in the second round.
Mixed martial arts record
See also
- List of current UFC fighters
- List of male mixed martial artists
References
Source of article : Wikipedia
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