Michael Morales didn’t have a drop of sweat on him in the intervening time he stopped Gilbert Burns in the principle occasion of UFC Vegas 106.
The 25-year-old made it look simple towards the perennial welterweight contender and one-time title challenger, needing lower than 4 minutes to choose up the largest win of his profession towards Burns. With the win, the Ecuadorian standout improved his professional file to 18-0.
Morales made Burns uncomfortable with the primary strikes he landed, hurting Burns and sending him to the canvas. “Durinho” was in a position to get a double leg, and a takedown, nevertheless it didn’t final lengthy as Morales received again to his toes and started to punish Burns with punches, hurting the veteran earlier than referee Herb Dean mercifully stepped in to name a cease to the combat at 3:39 into the opening spherical.
UFC professional fighters and champions had been watching the motion because it was taking place. Try their reactions to Morales’ breakout second under.
Wow Michael Morales he’s Actual deal. #UFCVegas106
— Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili (@MerabDvalishvil) Might 18, 2025
Okay I’m bought signal me up , Ian Garry vs Michael Morales !
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) Might 18, 2025
Que bien Michael a la cima de la división
— C H T O V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) Might 18, 2025
