Age, Biography, and Wiki
Michael Morales was born on June 24, 1999, in Pasaje, El Oro, Ecuador. At age 25 (as of 2025), Morales is an undefeated force in the UFC Welterweight division, boasting a professional record of 17 wins—12 by knockout—and currently ranked among the division’s top contenders. His journey in combat sports began at the age of five with judo, following in the footsteps of his parents, who were accomplished judokas. By age ten, he transitioned to wrestling, excelling in local tournaments, and at 14, he began training in MMA, joining Xtreme Fitness Machala. Morales turned professional in 2017, rapidly making a name for himself in South America before joining the UFC through Dana White’s Contender Series in 2021.
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| Date of Birth | 24 June 1999 |
| Age | 26 Years |
| Birth Place | Pasaje, El Oro, Ecuador |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | Ecuador |
Height, Weight, and Measurements
Morales stands 6 feet tall (183 cm) and weighs approximately 170–171 lbs (77–78 kg), making him well-suited for bouts in the UFC Welterweight division (limit 170 lbs). His reach is an impressive 79 inches (201 cm), which has proven to be a significant advantage in his undefeated career.
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| Weight | 170 lb |
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Dating & Relationship Status
As of May 2025, there is no publicly available information regarding Michael Morales’s dating or relationship status. He maintains a relatively private personal life, with most public updates focused on his MMA career and training.
He is the son of judokas, a discipline he has been practicing since he was five years old, with his mother was his first coach. His mother, international judo referee Katty Hurtado, is a third dan judo black belt who retired from competition when she was 42. At the age of 10, he switched from judo to wrestling, where he won several youth tournaments. At the age of 14, his father took him to Víctor Vallejo's academy in Machala, where he began to practice mixed martial arts. After doing MMA as an amateur, he made his professional MMA debut at age 16.
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Net Worth
Michael Morales is active on social media, particularly Instagram, where he shares updates about his training, fight preparation, and victories. He has gained attention for his celebratory gestures in the octagon, such as his “Spider-Man style” celebration after a TKO win. His online presence continues to grow as his profile in the MMA world increases.
Education
There is no detailed public record of Michael Morales’s formal education. His early years were dominated by athletic training, beginning with judo, followed by wrestling and MMA instruction. It is likely that he completed secondary education in Ecuador, but his primary focus has been on his combat sports career.
