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Michael Morales Defeats Gilbert Burns with First-Round TKO at UFC Vegas 106

The undefeated Morales improves to 18-0, solidifies top-10 welterweight status, and extends Burns’s losing streak to four.

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Overview

  • Michael Morales secured a dominant first-round TKO victory over Gilbert Burns at 3:39 of Round 1 in the main event of UFC Vegas 106.
  • The win advances Morales to 6-0 in the UFC and maintains his perfect 18-0 professional record, earning him a spot in the welterweight top 10 rankings.
  • Burns, a former title challenger and No. 8 ranked welterweight, has now lost four consecutive fights, further jeopardizing his standing in the division.
  • Morales dedicated the victory to his mother, who provided encouragement before the fight, and expressed gratitude for his family’s support.
  • The co-main event between Paul Craig and Rodolfo Bellato was canceled due to Bellato’s medical concerns, with other main card bouts proceeding as scheduled.