Albert Morales

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.

On August 14, 2018, it was announced that Morales was released from UFC.

Post-UFC career Morales faced James Barnes at Golden Boy Promotions' inaugural MMA event on November 24, 2018. He lost the fight via an armbar. Subsequently, Morales decided to change his camp to Black House.

Morales next fought Carlos Puente Jr. at CXF 17 on March 9, 2019. He won the fight via first round submission.

Lights Out Xtreme Fighting In early 2019, Morales signed with Shawne Merriman's new promotion Lights Out Xtreme Fighting. Morales headlined the inaugural LXF 1 event against Alfred Khaskakyan on May 11, 2019. The bout was for the inaugural LXF Bantamweight Championship, however Khaskakyan missed weight, making him ineligible for the title. Morales lost the fight via first-round knockout.

Morales made his sophomore appearance in the promotion against Ron Scolesdang in a bantamweight title eliminator bout at LXF 3 on September 21, 2019.

Morales got his second change at the LXF Bantamweight Championship against Ryan Lilley at LXF 4 on November 15, 2019.

Bellator MMA Morales, as a replacement for James Gallagher, faced Patchy Mix at Bellator 258 on May 7, 2021. He lost the bout via arm-triangle choke in the third round.

Return to Lights Out Xtreme Fighting Morales faced Victor Henry at LXF 6 on October 30, 2021. He lost the bout via rear-naked choke in the second round.

Up Next Fighting Morales faced Ryan Lilly at UNF 1 on May 21, 2022. He won via unanimous decision in the three round main event.

Morales faced Terrion Ware for the UNF Featherweight Championship on August 20, 2022 at UNF 2. He won the bout via arm-triangle choke in the third round.

Defending his belt for the first time against Javier Garcia on February 25, 2023 at UNF 5, Morales lost the bout and belt via unanimous decision.

Most Valuable Promotions Morales faced David Mgoyan on May 16, 2026 at MVP MMA 1. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments Lights Out Xtreme Fighting Lights Out Xtreme Fighting Bantamweight Champion (One time; augural) Up Next Fighting UNF Featherweight Championship (One time; augural)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

David Mgoyan Decision (unanimous) MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano

Inglewood, California, United States Win

Taron Grigoryan Submission (rear-naked choke) Up Next Fighting 30

Commerce, California, United States Loss

Johnny Robles Decision (unanimous) Up Next Fighting 25

Commerce, California, United States Win

Chase Gibson TKO (punches) Up Next Fighting 23

Commerce, California, United States Win

Francisco Rivera TKO (punches) Up Next Fighting 21

Commerce, California, United States Win

Jesse Strader Decision (unanimous) Up Next Fighting 20

Commerce, California, United States Win

Emran Tara Khail TKO (punches) Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 14

Long Beach, California, United States Win

Luciano Ramos TKO (punches) Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 12

Long Beach, California, United States Win

Musa Toliver TKO (punches) Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 11

Long Beach, California, United States Loss

Javier Garcia Decision (unanimous) Up Next Fighting 5

Commerce, California, United States Win

Terrion Ware Submission (arm-triangle choke) Up Next Fighting 2

Commerce, California, United States Win

Ryan Lilley Decision (unanimous) Up Next Fighting 1

Burbank, California, United States Loss

Victor Henry Submission (rear-naked choke) Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 6

Burbank, California, United States Loss

Patchy Mix Submission (arm-triangle choke) Bellator 258

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Ryan Lilley TKO (doctor stoppage) Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 4

Burbank, California, United States Win

Ron Scolesdang TKO (punches) Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 3

Commerce, California, United States Loss

Alfred Khashakyan TKO (punches) Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 1

Burbank, California, United States Win

Carlos Puente Jr. Submission (rear-naked choke) California Xtreme Fighting 17

Los Angeles, California, United States Loss

James Barnes Submission (armbar) Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3

Inglewood, California, United States Loss

Manny Bermudez Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens

Orlando, Florida, United States Loss

Benito Lopez Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega

Fresno, California, United States Loss

Brett Johns Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio

Glasgow, Scotland Win

Andre Soukhamthath Decision (split) UFC 209

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Thomas Almeida TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2

São Paulo, Brazil Draw

Alejandro Pérez Draw (majority) UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson

Hidalgo, Texas, United States Win

Mario Israel KO (punch) RFA 38

Costa Mesa, California, United States Win

Anthony Paredes Decision (unanimous) WSOF 28

Garden Grove, California, United States Win

Kurt Weinrich Submission (triangle choke) West Coast FC 16

Sacramento, California, United States Win

David Suruy Submission (triangle choke) BAMMA Badbeat 17

Commerce, California, United States Win

John Yoo TKO (punches) Bellator 137

Temecula, California, United States Win

Fabian Gonzalez Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 132

Temecula, California, United States