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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 did not leave himself much wiggle room in what turned into a white-knuckle affair. The Team Alpha Male rep on Tuesday put himself within arm’s reach of an Ultimate Fighting Championship contract with a three-round split decision over Imanol Rodriguez in “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 33 flyweight semifinals at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

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