Michael Morales is only 22 years old and he’s already knocking out established veterans inside the UFC cage.
In the UFC 270 main card opener Saturday, Morales (13-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) made his promotional debut against former RFA champion Trevin Giles (14-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) and won via TKO at 4:06 of Round 1.
Morales, who earned a UFC deal on an episode of Dana White’s Contender Series in 2021, was the first to absorb a knockdown strike – but he wasn’t the last. After he regained himself, Morales unleashed havoc on Giles, who struggled to stay upright but eventually found his way.
