Joseph Morales faced Alibi Idiris in the flyweight finale at UFC 319. Morales, with a comeback on the regional scene, started aggressively, forcing Idiris into a clinch. Idiris attempted a flying knee but was tripped down by Morales. After a scramble, Morales submitted Idiris with a rear-naked choke attempt at the end of the first round. In the second round, Morales maintained pressure, dropped Idiris, and eventually secured a triangle choke, leading to Idiris's submission and Morales being crowned TUF 33 champion.
The fight opened with a wild exchange as both Idiris and Morales came out firing. Morales pressed forward with early pressure, forcing Idiris to look for a momentum-shifting flying knee that instead led to a clinch.
Round two showcased a more varied striking attack from Idiris, but Morales walked through it unfazed, keeping the pressure constant. Cutting off the cage and targeting the body, Morales eventually dropped Idiris.
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