It seems Gilbert Burns may use one in all his remaining UFC fights to welcome undefeated welterweight contender Michael Morales to the following degree of competitors at 170 kilos.
Burns, who turned 38 this previous July, has fallen on some robust instances inside the Octagon. The previous UFC welterweight title challenger has misplaced his final three journeys to the cage. His opponents do embody Belal Muhammad, Jack Della Maddalena, and Sean Brady, however Burns’ final UFC win came to visit a washed-up Jorge Masvidal again in April 2023. In whole, “Durinho” is simply 3-5 in his final eight UFC fights.
For sure, Burns wants a big-time efficiency in his subsequent outing to remain afloat in a deep and rapidly-evolving welterweight division. Burns already said he doesn’t have a lot tread left on his tires so 2025 will probably be an enormous yr to show he’s nonetheless a prime menace. The Brazilian veteran could also be biting off greater than he can chew, however Burns is anticipating to struggle undefeated welterweight Michael Morales subsequent.
That is in line with a current report by AG.Battle, which spoke to Burns about his subsequent struggle inside the Octagon. Nothing is concrete right now, but it surely’s a believable matchup to make given Burns’ current struggles and Morales’ continued ascension at 170 kilos.
Morales, 25, is a part of the following wave of contenders within the UFC’s jam-packed welterweight division. He’s at present 5-0 inside the Octagon and coming off a first-round TKO win over battle-tested veteran, Neil Magny, this previous August. Morales wants an enormous title to launch him to the highest of the division whereas testing his advanced talent set and Burns checks off each packing containers.
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