Joseph Morales “Bopo”
Flyweight · ORCA rating 49/100 · peak 52 · Grappler · 3–3 in 6 graded UFC bouts
ORCA analysis
Joseph Morales holds an ORCA rating of 49 (career peak 52), 30th of 55 active flyweights on the ORCA board. Striking defence grades 77, 6th of 55 active flyweights, the high point of the profile. Grappling defence trails at 25, with takedown defence grading 3. 3 of 3 UFC wins came inside the distance (all by submission).
Grades
| Family | Grade | Flyweight rank | Best reliable sub-grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking offence | 28 | 45 of 55 | — |
| Striking defence | 77 | 6 of 55 | — |
| Grappling offence | 57 | 19 of 55 | Submission attempts per 15 minutes 97 |
| Grappling defence | 25 | 51 of 55 | Takedowns conceded per 15 minutes 8 |
Strongest sub-grade: Submission attempts per 15 minutes 97. Weakest: Takedown defence 3.
Profile
- Division
- Flyweight
- ORCA rating
- 49 (peak 52)
- Flyweight rank
- 30 of 55 active
- UFC record
- 3–3
- Pro record
- 15–3
- Graded UFC bouts
- 6
- Style
- Grappler
- Age
- 32
- Height
- 5′6″ (168 cm)
- Reach
- 69″ (175 cm)
- Stance
- Switch
- Gym
- Team Alpha Male
Career stats
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 2.75
- Significant strike accuracy: 40%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 2.72
- Significant strike defence: 60%
- Takedowns landed per 15 minutes: 1.1
- Takedown accuracy: 27%
- Takedown defence: 20%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 2.2
Fight history
- 2026-09-12 · L vs Brandon Moreno · Decision - Split · Noche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado
- 2025-11-08 · W vs Matt Schnell · Submission · UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown
- 2025-08-16 · W vs Alibi Idiris · Submission · UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev
- 2018-11-10 · L vs Eric Shelton · Decision - Split · UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodriguez
- 2018-02-03 · L vs Deiveson Figueiredo · KO/TKO · UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders
- 2017-08-05 · W vs Robert Sanchez · Submission · UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno
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