Michael Morales took the opposition of former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns and made the struggle appear like a stroll within the park, needing only one spherical to complete Burns within the UFC Vegas 106 principal occasion and transfer to 18-0.
Morales regarded to take management instantly, transferring towards the middle, whereas Burns stayed affected person on the surface. Burns began with leg kicks earlier than making an attempt to deliver warmth. However Morales was prepared and utilized sturdy footwork and his jabs to maintain Burns at bay.
After some exchanging, Morales rocked Burns with an uppercut. Burns regarded to reply with a takedown, and whereas he was profitable, Morales was capable of stand up shortly. He then rocked Burns with a proper hand and adopted it up with a flurry.
Burns tried one other takedown that was simply shaken off earlier than one other flurry dropped “Dorinho” and introduced the motion to a fast shut.
Michael Morales Makes It Look Straightforward In opposition to Gilbert Burns In UFC Vegas 106 Fundamental Occasion
MICHAEL MORALES 18-0
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Morales has been on a robust run since making his UFC debut in 2022. Previous to tonight, his observe report included finishes of Trevin Giles, Adam Fugitt and Neil Magny, in addition to selections over Max Griffin and Jake Matthews.
Burns has now misplaced 4 straight and is 3-6 stretching again to his unsuccessful problem of then-welterweight champ Kamaru Usman at UFC 258.
