There’s a new name in the welterweight title mix, and his name is Michael Morales. In his first-career UFC main event booking, Morales mauled former title challenger Gilbert Burns on Saturday with a first-round finish to remain undefeated in his young MMA career.

Michael Morales puts everyone on notice and eyes welterweight title contention after his knockout win over Gilbert Burns at UFC Vegas 106.

SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales fight card from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday

UFC welterweight Michael Morales puts his 17-0 record on the line against veteran Gilbert Burns at Saturday's UFC Fight Night.

Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales staredown video ahead of their UFC Vegas 106 welterweight main event on Sat. night (May 17, 2025) at APEX facility in Las Vegas.