Albert Morales was born on May 25,1991 and is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division.
28 Facts About Albert Morales
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Albert Morales has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and of Bellator MMA.
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Albert Morales turned to a strict training regimen in hopes of overcoming a checkered background and criminal ways.
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Albert Morales is of Belizean descent and proudly waves Belizean flag at UFC weigh in events.
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Albert Morales 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.
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Albert Morales signed with the UFC on the heels of a first round finish of Mario Israel at RFA 38 in June 2016.
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Albert 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 Perez.
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Albert Morales next faced Thomas Almeida on November 19,2016 at UFC Fight Night 100.
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Albert Morales lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
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Albert Morales faced promotional newcomer Andre Soukhamthath on March 4,2017 at UFC 209.
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Albert Morales was tabbed as a short notice replacement for Mitch Gagnon to face Brett Johns on July 16,2017 at UFC Fight Night 113.
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Albert Morales faced Benito Lopez on December 9,2017 at UFC Fight Night 123.
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Albert Morales faced promotional newcomer Manny Bermudez on February 24,2018 at UFC on Fox 28.
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Albert Morales lost the fight via submission in the second round.
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Albert Morales faced James Barnes at Golden Boy Promotions' inaugural MMA event on November 24,2018.
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Subsequently, Albert Morales decided to change his camp to Black House.
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In early 2019, Albert Morales signed with Shawne Merriman's new promotion Lights Out Xtreme Fighting.
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Albert Morales headlined the inaugural LXF 1 event against Alfred Khaskakyan on May 11,2019.
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Albert Morales made his sophomore appearance in the promotion against Ron Scolesdang in a bantamweight title eliminator bout at LXF 3 on September 21,2019.
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Albert Morales got his second change at the LXF Bantamweight Championship against Ryan Lilley at LXF 4 on November 15,2019.
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Albert Morales claimed the title with a third-round doctor stoppage.
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Albert Morales was expected to defend his title in a rematch against Ryan Lilley at LXF 5 on March 13,2020.
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Albert Morales lost the bout via arm-triangle choke in the third round.
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Albert Morales faced Victor Henry at LXF 6 on October 30,2021.
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Albert Morales lost the bout via rear-naked choke in the second round.
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Albert Morales won via unanimous decision in the three round main event.
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Albert Morales faced Terrion Ware for the UNF Featherweight Championship on August 20,2022 at UNF 2.
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Albert Morales won the bout via arm-triangle choke in the third round.