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Watch: Michael Morales TKO’s Gilbert Burns

The undefeated rising star in the UFC welterweight division Michael Morales secured the most significant victory of his career on Saturday, achieving a first-round TKO against former title challenger Gilbert Burns. This marks him as the first welterweight to finish Burns within the opening two rounds.

With his latest win, Morales now extends his impressive win streak to six in the welterweight division, surpassed only by champion Jack Della Maddelena (eight) and Shavkat Rakhmonov (seven). This rapid climb for the 2022 UFC debutant suggests he possesses all the necessary attributes to challenge for the title down the line.

Main card:

  • Michael Morales def. Gilbert Burns via first-round TKO (3:39)
  • Paul Craig vs. Rodolfo Bellato – canceled
  • Mairon Santos def. Sodiq Yusuff via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
  • Nursulton Ruziboev def. Dustin Stoltzfus via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)
  • Melquizael Costa def. Julian Erosa via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

Prelims:

  • Gabe Green def. Matheus Camilo via submission (RNC) (R2, 3:43)
  • Jared Gordon def. Thiago Moises via first-round KO (3:37)
  • Yadier del Valle def. Connor Matthews via sub (rear-naked choke) (R1, 2:54)
  • Luana Santos def. Tainara Lisboa via sub (Americana) (R2, 4:59)
  • Denise Gomes def. Elise Reed via second-round TKO (0:30)
  • Hyun Sung Park def. Carlos Hernandez via submission (RNC) (R1, 2:26)
  • Tecia Pennington def. Luana Pinheiro via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

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