Overview
- Michael Morales secured a first-round knockout victory against Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC Vegas 106, improving his record to 18-0.
- The fight ended at 3:39 of the opening round, with Morales delivering a series of strikes that overwhelmed Burns along the fence.
- This victory marked Morales’s first UFC main event and showcased his ability to compete against top-ranked opponents, as Burns entered the fight ranked No. 8 in the welterweight division.
- Burns, a former title challenger, has now suffered four consecutive losses, including defeats to elite competition such as Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena.
- The event also featured a co-main middleweight bout between Paul Craig and Rodolfo Bellato, alongside a full card of preliminary and main card matchups broadcast on ESPN+.