Joseph Morales submits Alibi Idiris in round two to win TUF 33 flyweight finale with a textbook triangle choke.

Morales (13-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) forced Idiris (10-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) to tap to a triangle choke in the second round of their bout to open the event at United Center in Chicago. The fight was the flyweight tournament final of Season 33 of "The Ultimate Fighter," and made Morales the latest to wear the crown.

Team Cormier vs. Team Sonnen opened the UFC 319 preliminary card Saturday in Chicago with Joseph Morales finishing Alibi Idiris in dominant fashion to earn a UFC contract.

In the UFC 319 preliminary card opener Saturday, Morales (13-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) dominated the heavy favorite Alibi Idiris to win "The Ultimate Fighter 33" flyweight tournament. Morales submitted Idiris (10-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) by triangle choke at 3:04 of Round 2. The event took place at United Center in Chicago.

Joseph Morales sure didn't look like the underdog as he dominated Alibi Idiris to win TUF 33 at flyweight as part of UFC 319.

Joseph Morales gets Alibi Idiris to tap out from a triangle hold.

UFC 319 winner Joseph Morales spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters post-fight after his submission victory over Alibi Idiris to become "TUF 33" flyweight champion Saturday in Chicago.

Joseph Morales cashed in as a huge betting underdog earlier tonight (Sat., Aug. 16, 2025) at UFC 319 LIVE on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside United Center in Chicago, Illinois, stopping previously undefeated prospect Alibi Idiris to become the Ultimate Fighter 33 flyweight winner.