Alex Morono

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Alex Morono
Born Alexander Quincy Morono [1]
(1990-08-16) August 16, 1990 (age 34)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Other names The Great White
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 170 lb
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach 73 in (185 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Houston, Texas, U.S.
Team Gracie Barra The Woodlands (2007–present)[1]
Fortis MMA (2018–present)[2]
Trainer Sayif Saud[2]
Rank 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Vinícius "Draculino" Magalhães[3]
Black belt in Taekwondo[4]
Years active 2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 36
Wins 24
By knockout 6
By submission 7
By decision 10
By disqualification 1
Losses 11
By knockout 3
By decision 8
No contests 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Alexander Quincy Morono (born August 16, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently fights in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[4] A professional competitor since 2010, Morono has also fought for Legacy Fighting Championship, where he was the Welterweight Champion.[5]

Background

Morono was born and raised in Houston, Texas, alongside three brothers.[6] Alex's parents bought him a membership to LA Boxing gym where he began training in 2007, eventually noticing a jiu-jitsu class in the premises. He went on to join the class and was instantly hooked to the discipline.[6] Morono also holds a professional kickboxing record of 1–0. Morono also cited The Matrix as inspiration for getting into MMA.[citation needed]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

In 2010, Morono began competing in Legacy Fighting Championship amateur series, amassing a record of 3–0–1.[7]

Later that same year, Morono made his professional MMA debut, winning 21 seconds into the first round by armbar.[7]

On December 4, 2015, Morono won the Legacy Fighting Championship Welterweight Championship with a first-round guillotine choke over Derrick Krantz.[8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Morono stepped in on just over a week's notice to face Kyle Noke replacing an injured Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 195.[5] Morono was awarded a split decision victory.[9]

Morono was expected to face James Moontasri on October 15, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 97.[10] However, the promotion announced on October 6 that they had cancelled the event entirely.[11][12] In turn, the pairing was quickly rescheduled and eventually took place on December 17, 2016 at UFC on Fox 22.[13] Morono won the fight by unanimous decision.[14]

Morono was expected to face Sheldon Westcott on February 4, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 104.[15] However, Westcott pulled out of the fight in early January and was replaced by Niko Price.[16] He lost the fight via knockout at the end of the second round;[17] however this was later overturned to a no contest after Price tested positive for marijuana.[18]

Morono faced Keita Nakamura on September 23, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami.[19] He lost the fight by split decision.[20]

Morono faced Joshua Burkman on February 18, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 126.[21] He won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the first round.[22]

Morono faced Jordan Mein on July 28, 2018 at UFC on Fox 30.[23] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[24] After the loss, Morono decided to change camps, joining Fortis MMA.[2]

Morono faced Song Kenan on November 24, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 141.[25] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[26] The win also earned him the Fight of the Night bonus.[27]

Morono faced Zak Ottow on March 9, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 4.[28] He won the fight via verbal submission due to elbow strikes in the first round.[29]

Morono faced Max Griffin on October 12, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 19.[30] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[31]

Morono was scheduled to face Dhiego Lima on February 8, 2020 at UFC 247.[32] However on January 22, 2020, Lima was forced to withdraw from the bout due to a neck injury,[33] and he was replaced by Khaos Williams.[34] He lost the fight via knockout in round one.[35]

Morono faced Rhys McKee on November 14, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos.[36] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[37]

As the first fight of his new multi-fight contract, Morono faced Anthony Pettis at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal on December 19, 2020.[38][39] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[40]

Morono faced Donald Cerrone, replacing Diego Sanchez on May 8, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 24.[41] He won the fight via technical knockout late in the first round.[42] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[43]

Morono faced David Zawada, replacing Sergey Khandozhko, on September 4, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 191.[44] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[45]

Morono faced Mickey Gall on December 4, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 31.[46] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[47]

Morono faced Matthew Semelsberger on July 30, 2022 at UFC 277.[48] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[49]

Morono faced Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC 282 on Saturday, December 10, 2022, replacing an injured Robbie Lawler.[50] He lost the fight via technical knockout.[51]

Morono faced Tim Means on May 13, 2023, at UFC on ABC 4.[52] He won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the second round.[53]

Morono faced Joaquin Buckley on October 7, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 229.[54] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[55]

Morono faced Court McGee on April 6, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 240.[56] He won the bout by unanimous decision.[57]

Morono faced Niko Price in a rematch on June 1, 2024, at UFC 302.[58] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[59]

Morono faced Daniel Rodriguez on October 12, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 244.[60] He lost the fight by split decision.[61]

Personal life

Morono and his wife Janice co-own the Gracie Barra The Woodlands gym.[62]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 24–11 (1) Daniel Rodriguez Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira October 12, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 24–10 (1) Niko Price Decision (unanimous) UFC 302 June 1, 2024 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win 24–9 (1) Court McGee Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 April 6, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 23–9 (1) Joaquin Buckley Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green October 7, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 23–8 (1) Tim Means Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida May 13, 2023 2 2:09 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Loss 22–8 (1) Santiago Ponzinibbio TKO (punches) UFC 282 December 10, 2022 3 2:29 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (180 lb) bout.
Win 22–7 (1) Matthew Semelsberger Decision (unanimous) UFC 277 July 30, 2022 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 21–7 (1) Mickey Gall Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo December 4, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 20–7 (1) David Zawada Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till September 4, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 19–7 (1) Donald Cerrone TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson May 8, 2021 1 4:40 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 18–7 (1) Anthony Pettis Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal December 19, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 18–6 (1) Rhys McKee Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos November 14, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 17–6 (1) Khaos Williams KO (punches) UFC 247 February 8, 2020 1 0:27 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 17–5 (1) Max Griffin Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson October 12, 2019 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 16–5 (1) Zak Ottow TKO (submission to elbows) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos March 9, 2019 1 3:34 Wichita, Kansas, United States
Win 15–5 (1) Song Kenan Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 November 24, 2018 3 5:00 Beijing, China Fight of the Night.
Loss 14–5 (1) Jordan Mein Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 July 28, 2018 3 5:00 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win 14–4 (1) Josh Burkman Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros February 18, 2018 1 2:12 Austin, Texas, United States
Loss 13–4 (1) Keita Nakamura Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami September 23, 2017 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan
NC 13–3 (1) Niko Price NC (overturned) UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie February 4, 2017 2 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States Originally a KO (punch) win for Price; overturned after he tested positive for marijuana.
Win 13–3 James Moontasri Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson December 17, 2016 3 5:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Win 12–3 Kyle Noke Decision (split) UFC 195 January 2, 2016 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–3 Derrick Krantz Submission (guillotine choke) Legacy FC 49 December 4, 2015 1 4:29 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States Won the LFC Welterweight Championship.
Win 10–3 Valdir Araújo KO (punch) Legacy FC 44 August 28, 2015 3 2:18 Houston, Texas, United States Return to Welterweight.
Win 9–3 Marcus Andrusia TKO (punches and elbows) Legacy FC 42 June 26, 2015 1 3:18 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Catchweight (180 lb) bout.
Win 8–3 Rashid Abdullah Submission (triangle choke) Fury Fighting 4 February 13, 2015 1 1:36 Humble, Texas, United States Catchweight (175 lb) bout.
Win 7–3 Larry Hopkins TKO (punches) Fury Fighting 2 October 24, 2014 1 0:44 Humble, Texas, United States Middleweight debut.
Loss 6–3 Diego Henrique da Silva TKO (punches) Legacy FC 31 June 13, 2014 1 1:55 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 6–2 Rashid Abdullah DQ (biting) Texas City Throwdown 1 March 14, 2014 3 0:10 Texas City, Texas, United States
Loss 5–2 Rob Wood Decision (split) Fury Fighting 1 November 1, 2013 3 5:00 Humble, Texas, United States
Win 5–1 Brandon Farran Submission (armbar) Legacy FC 18 March 1, 2013 1 1:16 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 4–1 Rashon Lewis TKO (punches) Legacy FC 10 February 24, 2012 1 4:02 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 3–1 Evert Gutierrez Decision (unanimous) Legacy FC 8 September 16, 2011 3 3:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss 2–1 Jeff Rexroad Decision (split) Legacy FC 6 April 9, 2011 3 3:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 2–0 Mark Garcia Submission (armbar) Legacy FC 5 January 29, 2011 1 0:41 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 1–0 Jose Castro Submission (armbar) Triple A Promotions: Border Fight Fest 1 December 2, 2010 1 0:21 Laredo, Texas, United States

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See also

References

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