Welterweight#3 RankedACTIVE
Michael Morales
18-0
7 Win Streak
Age
26
Height
6'0"
Weight
1705 lbs
Reach
79"
Avg Fight Time
09:48
Gym
—
UFC Record
7-0(7 bouts)
Wins By
5 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 4R3 3
Last 5
WWWWW
Finish Rate
78%
Bonuses
3
Style
Striker
Location
Pasaje, Ecuador
Last Fight2025-11-15
SB
W - Sean Brady
KO/TKOR1 3:39
Punches to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
L - Michael MoralesDecision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Fight History
WIN
GB
vs Gilbert Burns
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 3:39
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:39
WIN
JM
vs Jake Matthews
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MG
vs Max Griffin
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
NM
vs Neil Magny
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R1 4:39
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 4:39
WIN
AF
vs Adam Fugitt
UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2· 2022-07-30
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 1:09
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 1:09
WIN
TG
vs Trevin Giles
UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane· 2022-01-22
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:06
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:06
WIN
SB
vs Sean Brady
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 3:27
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:27
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.6/min
Grappling
1.09 TD
Defense
53%
⚖️Michael adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 49% striking and 42% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
13 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+84% vs div avg
85%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
77%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
69%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
54%
Overhands
46%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
46%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (85%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (162%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 331% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
5
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)
Punches to Head At Distance
#12
40% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#21
20% of KOs
Punches to Head From Back Control
#31
20% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#41
20% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head At Distance leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.6) and Strike Def% (53%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 78% of wins end in finish (13 KO + 1 subs).🚫
Anti-wrestler: 89% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
Division Rank#21 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
Division Rank#29 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
50% acc77%
Clinch
56% acc6%
Ground
84% acc17%
Striking Differential+2.31/min
5.62 landed/min3.31 absorbed/min
5.62
Landed/Min
3.31
Absorbed/Min
1.31
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed385
Sig. Strikes Attempted782
Key Insights
Michael is a distance-first striker, with 75% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 78% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.7:1).
High KD rate (1.31/fight).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 77% of output at range with 50% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
Division Rank#22 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
89%
Elite
Division Rank#7 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
42%(est)
Landed
5
Defended
7
Total
12
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.09
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
12
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
10
Landed
24
Attempted
42%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (89%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
770
1.70
Ratio
Absorbed
454
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
12/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
30.7
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.7
Standing %
95%
R3 vs R1 Output
109%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.70x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (30.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:24
R2 Control
0:02
R3 Control
0:09
R1 to Final
-8%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-1.5pp
Body
-1.9pp
Leg
+3.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-21.1pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#8
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#22
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#21
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#29
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#4
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#32
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#37
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#5
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2805
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 2
100% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights