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Morales Fights Record Update: UFC Star Loses Undefeated Status
7 Jan
Summary
- Michael Morales' professional record was updated to 20-1 by Tapology.
- The change includes fights from a reality show when Morales was 17.
- Dominick Cruz sees Morales as a potential challenger for Islam Makhachev.
UFC welterweight Michael Morales has reacted strongly to Tapology, a popular MMA record website, updating his professional record to include a loss from his teenage years. This change, which incorporates bouts from a reality show he competed in at age 17, altered his record to 20 wins and one loss. This update, however, does not impact his official UFC or athletic commission records, where he is still recognized as undefeated at 19-0.
Morales publicly voiced his displeasure with Tapology's decision, vowing to contest what he perceives as unfair treatment. Despite this record revision on a third-party platform, his standing within the UFC remains unaffected, as the teenage fights were not sanctioned in the same manner as his current professional bouts.
Separately, former UFC champion Dominick Cruz has suggested that Morales could pose a significant challenge to the new welterweight champion, Islam Makhachev. Cruz highlighted Morales's exceptional movement, athleticism, and explosive fighting style as unique traits that could test Makhachev in ways other welterweight contenders might not be able to.
