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Joseph Morales stuns at UFC 319 submitting Alibi Idiris to become TUF 33 winner
Joseph Morales submits Alibi Idiris in round two to win TUF 33 flyweight finale with a textbook triangle choke.
UFC 319 video: Joseph Morales dominates, finishes Alibi Idiris to win 'TUF 33'
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 wins TUF 33 flyweight final on UFC 319 prelims
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.
Joseph Morales kicks off UFC 319 with a submission victory
Joseph Morales gets Alibi Idiris to tap out from a triangle hold.
Joseph Morales immediately eyeing flyweight title picture after 'TUF 33,' UFC 319 win
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.
Highlights! Joseph Morales cashes as huge underdog, wins TUF with nasty triangle choke | UFC 319
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.
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