25 Facts About Vince Morales

Vince Morales attended Boise State University for a spell but dropped out due to family issues.

Vince Morales made his MMA debut at featherweight against Joseph Cleveland on May 15,2015, at FSF - Front Street Fights 5.

Vince Morales won the fight via submission with a rear-naked choke in the first round.

Vince Morales made his Bellator debut at featherweight on May 20,2016, against Hamilton Ash at Bellator 155.

Vince Morales won the fight via knockout with punches in the third round.

Vince Morales faced Justin Hugo at bantamweight on September 21,2018, at Bellator 205.

Vince Morales faced Domingo Pilarte on July 17,2018, at Dana White's Contender Series 13.

Vince Morales lost the fight via technical submission via rear-naked choke.

Vince Morales then faced Aiemann Zahabi on May 4,2019, at UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs Cowboy.

Vince Morales next faced Benito Lopez on July 13,2019, at UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs Ladd.

Vince Morales then returned to featherweight and faced Chris Gutierrez on May 30,2020, at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs Burns.

Vince Morales lost the fight via TKO with leg kicks in the second round.

Vince Morales returned to bantamweight and faced Drako Rodriguez at UFC 265 on August 7,2021.

Vince Morales faced Louis Smolka on December 4,2021, at UFC on ESPN 31.

Vince Morales won the fight via knockout out in round one.

In turn, just days before the event, Vince Morales withdrew due to illness, and the pair will be rescheduled for future event.

Vince Morales faced Jonathan Martinez on May 21,2022, at UFC Fight Night 206.

Vince Morales was scheduled to face Jose Johnson on November 19,2022, at UFC Fight Night 215, but Johnson pulled out for undisclosed reasons, and he was replaced by Miles Johns on November 19,2022, at UFC Fight Night 215.

Vince Morales faced Teruto Ishihara on May 3,2023, at XMMA 6: Bash at the Beach.

Vince Morales won the bout in the third round, choking out Ishihara via anaconda choke.

Vince Morales faced Yuki Motoya on December 31,2023 at Rizin 45, winning the bout via unanimous decision.

Vince Morales faced reigning UFL Bantamweight champion Hunter Azure for his title at United Fight League 5 on August 30,2024.

On short notice and replacing Felipe Lima, Vince Morales made his return to the UFC and faced Taylor Lapilus on September 28,2024 at UFC Fight Night 243.

Vince Morales faced promotional newcomer Elijah Smith on February 15,2025 at UFC Fight Night 251.

Vince Morales is the cousin of fellow UFC bantamweight fighter Ricky Simon.