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Michael Morales Claims Top 10 Spot with First-Round TKO of Gilbert Burns at UFC Vegas 106

The unbeaten 25-year-old extended his record to 18-0, while former title challenger Gilbert Burns suffered a fourth consecutive defeat, raising questions about his future in the division.

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Overview

  • Michael Morales defeated Gilbert Burns via TKO at 3:39 of the first round in the main event of UFC Vegas 106 in Las Vegas.
  • The victory improved Morales’s UFC record to 6-0 and his overall professional record to 18-0, solidifying his status as a rising contender in the welterweight division.
  • Burns, the No. 8-ranked welterweight and a former title challenger, extended his losing streak to four, prompting speculation about his career trajectory at age 38.
  • Morales credited his preparation and advice from his mother for the win, utilizing his reach advantage and precise striking to neutralize Burns’s offense.
  • The result positions Morales for a potential matchup with other top contenders as he continues his rapid ascent in the tightly contested welterweight rankings.